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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R10 725

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Jul 16 — Jul 231
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 16 June 2026.

Thu 29/1018:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/1120:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6R15 335
Tue 27/1018:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1120:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/6R15 561
Tue 1/1220:50
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Tue 19/117:59
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops40h 36m
Delta
Deal found 15/6R16 079
Fri 10/720:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop29h 41m
Delta
Sat 25/77:00
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Deal found 12/6R16 079
Tue 21/719:25
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/818:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6R16 176
Mon 13/719:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop23h 16m
United Airlines
Sat 1/87:00
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/6R16 273
Thu 18/619:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop29h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 9/78:40
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop23h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6R16 467
Thu 9/719:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop33h 16m
United Airlines
Fri 7/819:45
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops36h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/6R16 516
Mon 7/99:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/313:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/6R16 564
Tue 21/719:25
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/822:30
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R16 694
Thu 9/79:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/720:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/6R16 710
Sun 12/723:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/717:10
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6R16 807

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 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 335

One-way from

R10 725

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 874
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 29/10-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 15m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 476 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 557 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

20:50-16:50

2 stops28h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 19/1

17:59-18:35

2 stops40h 36m

R16 079

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R16 305

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

20:05-11:45

2 stops22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/7

7:00-17:50

1 stop27h 50m

R16 305

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

19:50-20:10

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

6:00-17:10

1 stop28h 10m

R16 548

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

9:45-8:35

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/7

21:10-8:15

1 stop28h 05m

R17 373

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

9:45-8:35

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/10

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R17 373

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

12:15-22:00

2 stops25h 45m

R17 502

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

22:00-7:27

2 stops40h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

12:40-18:30

2 stops22h 50m

R17 535

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/7

7:00-19:40

1 stop29h 40m

R17 842

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

23:55-10:04

2 stops41h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

7:10-19:00

1 stop27h 50m

R17 923

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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 581). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 251). 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 45 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 16 June 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
7,8
Good
1 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
1 528 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
9 842 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
1 452 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 007 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
8 051 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 528 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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 22h 15m. Fly via Delta, KLM, 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 079. Users have also found prices from R6 962 and R9 058 on Emirates 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R5 581). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 251). 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 16 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 607AverageR21 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 937AverageR15 967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 205AverageR15 111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 013AverageR18 145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 660AverageR15 717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 934AverageR17 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 268AverageR18 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 483AverageR19 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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DeltaCheapestR16 600AverageR19 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR19 254AverageR23 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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