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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 781

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Aug 7 — Aug 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 July 2026.

Sun 12/720:05
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops23h 33m
Delta
Mon 27/79:19
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 31m
Delta
Deal found 5/7R15 743
Sun 12/720:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop23h 29m
Delta
Mon 27/78:03
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop26h 47m
Delta
Deal found 5/7R15 743
Tue 4/815:20
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops30h 10m
KLM
Tue 11/816:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 8/7R16 150
Fri 18/97:40
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop37h 35m
KLM
Sat 26/917:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Deal found 8/7R16 263
Fri 18/97:40
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/913:29
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops25h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R16 328
Fri 9/1023:15
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops29h 17m
KLM
Sat 14/1116:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Deal found 4/7R16 409
Fri 17/78:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 21/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/7R16 442
Fri 9/1020:00
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops23h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 14/1110:00
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops22h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7R16 523
Sun 1/1118:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/1111:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7R16 816
Wed 29/723:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Wed 5/816:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 5/7R16 881
Sat 12/98:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 17/1010:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/7R17 011
Mon 7/923:15
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Wed 3/316:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 6/7R17 059

Find flight deals from South Africa to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 247

One-way from

R9 781

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 473
KLM
  • KLM
  • 4/8-11/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 452 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 330 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

15:20-14:30

2 stops30h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R16 150

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

7:40-14:15

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

17:10-22:10

1 stop22h 00m

R16 263

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

23:15-21:32

2 stops29h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

16:25-22:40

1 stop22h 15m

R16 409

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-12:54

2 stops23h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

10:00-16:10

2 stops22h 10m

R16 523

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

16:25-22:00

1 stop21h 35m

R17 092

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

17:10-10:20

1 stop34h 10m

R17 287

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

22:00-21:32

1 stop30h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/10

11:56-18:35

1 stop23h 39m

R17 401

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

22:00-23:44

1 stop32h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 16/8

12:27-18:30

1 stop23h 03m

R17 482

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 2/12

11:15-18:45

2 stops39h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/1

20:40-10:40

2 stops54h 00m

R17 660

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 24/10

18:55-15:30

2 stops27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/11

18:50-10:55

2 stops32h 05m

R18 050

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R5 605). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R14 184). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 8 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Illinois, such as KLM,United Airlines, andQatar Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 951 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 477 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 104 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Illinois in 23h 54m. Fly via KLM, United Airlines, or British Airways to get the fastest option. There are 13700 km between South Africa and Illinois. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Illinois one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 106. Users have also found prices from R6 993 and R8 846 on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Illinois?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R5 605). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R14 184). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Illinois

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 8 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 612AverageR19 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 994AverageR16 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 263AverageR15 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 029AverageR17 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 729AverageR15 786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 135AverageR17 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 412AverageR19 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 555AverageR19 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 338AverageR23 352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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