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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 230

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Mar 24 — Mar 311
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 22 February 2026.

Wed 25/28:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R13 429
Sun 5/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops58h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/2R13 830
Wed 22/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/2R13 862
Mon 6/418:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 13/411:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 214
Wed 22/414:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R14 519
Sat 10/1013:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 15/1010:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R14 567
Wed 25/29:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 16/314:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/2R14 647
Wed 7/1013:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 15/1010:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R14 775
Sun 22/220:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop26h 41m
United Airlines
Sat 7/310:00
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops22h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 967
Mon 5/1019:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops22h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 14/1021:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/2R15 032
Fri 20/220:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 53m
United Airlines
Thu 5/36:00
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops26h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2R15 048
Mon 26/1019:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 30/1021:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R15 224

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 22 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 830

One-way from

R9 230

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 192
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/4-12/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 87h 55m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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1/6
  • 1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 36m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 198 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 564 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Illinois that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

14:00-7:10

2 stops58h 10m

R13 830

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R15 368

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

5:30-8:15

3 stops33h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R16 682

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

20:25-17:54

2 stops28h 29m

Chicago Midway

Mon 13/4

12:52-19:40

1 stop23h 48m

R17 051

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

20:25-16:43

2 stops27h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

11:08-21:20

2 stops27h 12m

R17 195

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

20:00-18:50

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/7

21:21-15:20

2 stops58h 59m

R17 259

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

19:25-14:00

2 stops25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

22:30-7:00

2 stops25h 30m

R17 435

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R17 884

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R18 124

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

R18 205

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R12 820). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 785). 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 22 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Illinois, such as KLM, United Airlines, andEtihad Airways. 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
1 458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 458 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 340 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 409 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 232 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 757 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 458 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, or Delta 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 Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 996. Users have also found prices from R6 023 and R8 819 on Etihad Airways 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 R12 820). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 785). 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 22 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 817AverageR16 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 530AverageR16 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 599AverageR16 792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 755AverageR18 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 877AverageR21 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 514AverageR15 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 618AverageR17 027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR15 918AverageR17 253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR15 930AverageR17 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 790AverageR21 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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