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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 813

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Feb 8 — Feb 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 920

One-way from

R9 813

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 709
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/3-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 40m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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12/4
  • 12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 281 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 079 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Fri 13/319:05JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 15/420:10ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/1R13 920
Sat 21/219:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 28/220:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1R14 431
Thu 2/413:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/410:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R14 745
Sun 22/219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/320:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1R14 811
Thu 8/108:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1R15 025
Sat 21/214:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 28/29:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R15 272
Mon 9/220:10CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 35mSWISS
Mon 23/216:10ORD - CPT
1 stop31h 20mSWISS
Deal found 7/1R15 305
Mon 23/219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/320:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/1R15 355
Mon 9/220:50CPT - ORD
2 stops22h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/212:35ORD - CPT
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1R15 421
Mon 9/221:30CPT - MDW
1 stop27h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 23/212:45MDW - CPT
1 stop22h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R15 437
Sun 8/219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 23/923:50ORD - JNB
1 stop27h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/1R15 487
Thu 19/220:50CPT - ORD
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/210:00ORD - CPT
2 stops22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1R15 487

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Illinois that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:05-19:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R13 920

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 431

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 811

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R15 272

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 355

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

20:50-13:15

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

11:00-16:10

2 stops21h 10m

R15 421

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

20:50-14:50

2 stops26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

10:00-16:10

2 stops22h 10m

R15 487

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

23:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

R15 487

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

21:30-16:51

1 stop27h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

11:18-19:15

1 stop23h 57m

R15 569

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R15 586

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R13 194). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 212). 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.

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 9 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Illinois, such as KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 142 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 154 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
937 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 659 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 24h 25m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or United Airlines 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 198. Users have also found prices from R8 980 and R9 076 on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R13 194). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 212). 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 South Africa to Illinois

Discover the top 10 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 191AverageR16 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 021AverageR16 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 105AverageR18 075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 185AverageR19 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 311AverageR22 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 967AverageR16 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 053AverageR19 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 193AverageR18 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 383AverageR17 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 222AverageR21 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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