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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R10 905

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Dec 27 — Jan 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - STL
2 stops30h 38mBritish Airways
Tue 9/616:23STL - JNB
2 stops31h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11R17 232
Fri 12/1222:00JNB - ORD
1 stop28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 31/1220:40ORD - JNB
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11R17 695
Fri 5/1222:00JNB - STL
2 stops31h 57mDelta
Tue 9/617:00STL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Deal found 24/11R17 746
Mon 8/1222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 23mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1221:45ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11R17 901
Sun 28/1219:20JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Tue 31/314:25ORD - JNB
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Deal found 25/11R18 124
Wed 17/1219:35JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 30/1216:32ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11R18 209
Mon 22/1219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 06mDelta
Tue 31/313:09MDW - JNB
2 stops23h 31mDelta
Deal found 25/11R18 209
Fri 12/1222:00JNB - ORD
1 stop28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1214:59ORD - JNB
2 stops35h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11R18 261
Sat 13/1219:35JNB - ORD
1 stop26h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 31/1220:40ORD - JNB
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11R18 329
Thu 11/1219:35JNB - ORD
2 stops33h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1214:59ORD - JNB
2 stops35h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11R18 364
Sat 13/1222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 10/120:18ORD - JNB
2 stops54h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11R18 415
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 31/1220:40ORD - JNB
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11R18 432

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 695

One-way from

R10 905

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 335
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R19 626 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 555 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:35-17:47

2 stops30h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

21:45-7:35

1 stop25h 50m

R17 712

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

19:20-15:10

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

14:25-19:40

1 stop22h 15m

R18 124

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

19:20-17:26

2 stops30h 06m

Chicago Midway

Tue 31/3

13:09-19:40

2 stops23h 31m

R18 209

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

22:00-18:14

2 stops28h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/2

17:20-10:25

2 stops33h 05m

R18 261

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

22:00-17:55

2 stops27h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

21:45-10:25

1 stop28h 40m

R18 535

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:35-17:55

2 stops30h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

17:10-10:25

1 stop33h 15m

R18 535

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

19:45-18:35

2 stops30h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 29/12

13:24-18:35

2 stops21h 11m

R18 586

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

19:45-18:35

2 stops30h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/12

21:23-18:35

2 stops37h 12m

R18 621

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

19:35-14:55

2 stops27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

17:10-10:25

1 stop33h 15m

R18 655

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

17:00-12:43

2 stops27h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

8:00-15:50

2 stops23h 50m

R18 964

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of R13 717). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 872). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Illinois. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Etihad Airways, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
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Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
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Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 312 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
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Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 050 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 063 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 539 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 423 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois will take you 27h 50m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Illinois are separated by a distance of 14008 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago Midway or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lambert-St Louis, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of R13 717). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 872). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Illinois

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 713AverageR16 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 550AverageR15 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 917AverageR16 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 787AverageR19 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 917AverageR26 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 673AverageR18 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 030AverageR18 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 157AverageR17 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 905AverageR22 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 948AverageR25 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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