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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R9 738

JNB — ORD
Oct 5 — Oct 121
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

Fri 18/98:20 -
2 stops30h 55m
Sat 19/910:15 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 1/9R15 453
Wed 7/1014:30 -
2 stops24h 45m
Mon 19/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 4/9R15 485
Mon 19/1018:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Mon 26/1021:15 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 4/9R15 916
Wed 23/1218:50 -
1 stop23h 10m
Wed 30/1220:15 -
1 stop42h 10m
Deal found 4/9R16 395
Sun 18/1018:00 -
1 stop31h 15m
Sun 25/1021:15 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 3/9R16 507
Wed 7/109:45 -
1 stop36h 55m
Sat 17/1020:25 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 2/9R16 618
Sun 11/1021:55 -
1 stop28h 16m
Sat 24/1010:35 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 1/9R16 714
Sun 11/1021:55 -
1 stop25h 19m
Sat 24/1012:27 -
2 stops23h 43m
Deal found 1/9R16 714
Mon 19/1020:15 -
2 stops32h 16m
Mon 26/1015:40 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 4/9R16 890
Mon 7/918:50 -
1 stop27h 20m
Wed 3/316:25 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 1/9R17 113
Mon 19/1023:15 -
2 stops30h 18m
Mon 26/106:04 -
1 stop30h 06m
Deal found 4/9R17 848
Wed 7/1021:55 -
1 stop20h 59m
Sat 17/106:04 -
1 stop30h 36m
Deal found 4/9R17 912

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

Round-trip from

R15 453

One-way from

R9 738

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 203
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/9-19/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 879 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 193 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

13:45-14:30

1 stop32h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 802

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STL Lambert-St Louis

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

20:20-22:15

2 stops33h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 723

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

18:50-11:00

1 stop24h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 122

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STL Lambert-St Louis

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

8:20-13:10

3 stops59h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 293

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STL Lambert-St Louis

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

21:20-18:12

1 stop28h 52m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 634

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STL Lambert-St Louis

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

21:20-16:28

1 stop27h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 634

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

21:55-16:14

1 stop25h 19m

Chicago Midway

Sat 24/10

12:27-19:10

2 stops23h 43m

R16 714

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

19:00-23:32

2 stops35h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

12:55-18:30

2 stops22h 35m

R17 257

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

23:15-22:33

2 stops30h 18m

Chicago Midway

Mon 26/10

13:27-19:10

2 stops22h 43m

R17 848

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

21:55-11:54

1 stop20h 59m

Chicago Midway

Mon 19/10

10:59-19:40

1 stop25h 41m

R18 023

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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 230). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 557). 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 R15 948 and R19 284 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 453 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 18–Sept 19).

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
1 571 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 169 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 532 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 571 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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 25h 19m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Illinois are separated by a distance of 13993 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 871. 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 230). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 557). 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
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 185AverageR15 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 925AverageR16 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 817AverageR17 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 837AverageR21 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 714AverageR17 530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 126AverageR17 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 266AverageR18 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 836AverageR22 230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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