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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 682

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
Sep 9 — Sep 161
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 10 August 2026.

Wed 23/913:50 -
2 stops25h 25m
Wed 30/910:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 9/8R14 355
Fri 11/913:50 -
2 stops25h 25m
Sun 27/910:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 5/8R15 128
Sun 1/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 50m
Fri 15/19:45 -
1 stop43h 15m
Deal found 5/8R15 160
Fri 23/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 25m
Mon 26/1010:15 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 7/8R15 176
Fri 7/820:05 -
1 stop26h 33m
Thu 20/812:46 -
1 stop22h 04m
Deal found 6/8R15 547
Fri 7/820:05 -
1 stop27h 46m
Thu 20/813:50 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 6/8R15 547
Fri 7/820:05 -
2 stops28h 56m
Thu 20/89:24 -
2 stops25h 26m
Deal found 6/8R15 708
Fri 7/820:05 -
2 stops24h 45m
Thu 20/811:30 -
2 stops23h 20m
Deal found 6/8R15 740
Sun 20/1222:00 -
1 stop33h 37m
Thu 31/1221:47 -
1 stop36h 48m
Deal found 5/8R16 304
Fri 4/920:00 -
1 stop20h 38m
Fri 11/98:40 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 5/8R16 304
Wed 7/1022:00 -
1 stop21h 03m
Mon 19/1010:55 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 6/8R16 352
Tue 11/820:00 -
1 stop27h 59m
Mon 21/910:50 -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 7/8R16 401

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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 355

One-way from

R9 682

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 430
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/9-30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m 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. 5% potential increase in price (R16 384 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 073 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 10 August 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

10:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

R15 144

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

20:00-15:00

2 stops26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/9

12:55-17:10

2 stops21h 15m

R16 304

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

22:00-16:52

2 stops25h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

14:00-18:30

2 stops21h 30m

R16 352

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

7:40-14:15

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

16:15-21:10

1 stop21h 55m

R16 401

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

0:20-18:20

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/2

11:45-11:00

1 stop39h 15m

R16 433

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/2

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

R16 739

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

21:20-18:32

1 stop29h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/12

19:55-19:10

1 stop39h 15m

R16 852

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

21:55-11:50

1 stop20h 55m

Chicago Midway

Fri 16/10

9:29-19:40

2 stops27h 11m

R16 916

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

21:40-22:56

2 stops33h 16m

Chicago Midway

Wed 13/1

13:05-8:20

2 stops35h 15m

R17 077

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-18:01

2 stops25h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

16:25-22:00

1 stop21h 35m

R17 367

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R15 676). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 233). 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 66 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 10 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Illinois, such as KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
1 555 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
3 740 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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

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 25h 25m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, or Turkish 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 Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 934. Users have also found prices from R9 022 and R9 470 on Qatar Airways 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R15 676). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 233). 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 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 564AverageR20 288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 885AverageR16 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 306AverageR14 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 903AverageR16 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 597AverageR15 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 934AverageR17 154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 274AverageR19 066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 416AverageR19 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 018AverageR23 156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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