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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R9 946

JNB — ORD
Sep 19 — Sep 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Illinois

Sat 3/108:20 -
2 stops30h 55m
Sat 10/1010:15 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 19/8R15 542
Sun 11/1018:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Sat 24/1011:25 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 18/8R15 574
Mon 12/1022:50 -
2 stops40h 25m
Mon 2/119:45 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 16/8R15 623
Tue 22/922:50 -
2 stops40h 25m
Wed 30/910:15 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 20/8R15 736
Thu 15/1017:55 -
1 stop22h 45m
Sat 31/1021:15 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 16/8R15 962
Tue 29/920:15 -
2 stops33h 29m
Tue 6/1010:59 -
1 stop25h 41m
Deal found 15/8R16 059
Tue 29/920:15 -
2 stops34h 44m
Tue 6/1015:40 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 15/8R16 059
Wed 30/920:15 -
2 stops33h 17m
Tue 6/1015:40 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 17/8R16 124
Wed 7/1022:00 -
2 stops32h 32m
Sun 18/1012:40 -
2 stops22h 50m
Deal found 19/8R16 318
Mon 12/1018:00 -
1 stop31h 15m
Sat 31/1012:45 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 16/8R16 383
Wed 30/99:45 -
1 stop29h 50m
Tue 6/1020:25 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 17/8R16 593
Mon 12/1021:55 -
1 stop20h 59m
Fri 30/1017:09 -
1 stop19h 01m
Deal found 16/8R16 868

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

Round-trip from

R15 542

One-way from

R9 946

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 450
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/10-10/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 336 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 349 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

22:50-8:15

2 stops40h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

10:15-3:55

1 stop34h 40m

R15 736

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

20:15-23:59

2 stops34h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

15:40-19:40

1 stop21h 00m

R16 059

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

22:00-23:32

2 stops32h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

12:40-18:30

2 stops22h 50m

R16 318

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

18:50-18:20

1 stop31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

20:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

R16 480
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

21:55-11:54

1 stop20h 59m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/11

13:27-19:10

2 stops21h 43m

R16 868

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

21:55-22:33

1 stop31h 38m

Chicago Midway

Sat 24/10

9:29-19:10

2 stops26h 41m

R16 916

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

21:55-18:29

2 stops27h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

13:55-19:10

2 stops22h 15m

R16 965

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 20/9

16:15-21:20

1 stop22h 05m

R17 288

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

22:00-23:32

2 stops32h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/10

11:15-18:30

2 stops24h 15m

R17 288

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-20:30

2 stops28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

16:25-22:00

1 stop21h 35m

R17 450

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of R15 315). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R23 919). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flights typically cost between R16 536 and R21 622 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 542 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 3–Oct 10).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish 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
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 102 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 504 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois will take you 32h 32m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Emirates, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 960. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois for a low price.

  • 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Illinois?

    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of R15 315). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R23 919). 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 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 935AverageR16 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 357AverageR14 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 960AverageR17 347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 030AverageR22 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 995AverageR17 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 337AverageR17 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 479AverageR18 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 095AverageR22 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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