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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 840

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Feb 3 — Feb 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 January 2026.

Wed 4/39:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/414:00ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1R14 092
Fri 6/39:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/414:00ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/1R14 224
Wed 29/418:00JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/520:10ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R14 273
Fri 6/319:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/419:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R14 471
Thu 5/319:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/411:25ORD - JNB
1 stop40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R14 718
Sun 1/219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/220:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R14 768
Thu 5/319:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/419:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R14 966
Mon 16/216:00DUR - ORD
2 stops34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/211:50ORD - DUR
2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R15 065
Tue 3/319:10JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/419:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R15 130
Sat 7/38:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/410:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/1R15 229
Sat 7/319:10JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/411:25ORD - JNB
1 stop40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/1R15 378
Thu 15/120:50CPT - ORD
1 stop28h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/115:35ORD - CPT
1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1R15 394

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 4 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 092

One-way from

R9 840

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 438
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/3-2/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 50m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 723 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 154 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 4 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/4

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R14 092

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/5

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R14 273

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 768

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

19:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R15 130

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R15 130

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

19:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R15 130

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/4

19:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R15 130

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

19:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R15 130

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

20:50-13:15

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

12:38-18:00

2 stops21h 22m

R15 394

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

20:50-9:43

1 stop20h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

15:35-18:00

1 stop18h 25m

R15 559

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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 R13 186). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 202). 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 4 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
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
9 137 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
4 149 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
925 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
7 642 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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 22h 40m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 14008 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 194. Users have also found prices from R8 974 and R9 070 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 186). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 202). 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 4 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 182AverageR16 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 012AverageR16 972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 096AverageR17 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 175AverageR19 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 301AverageR22 032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 957AverageR16 014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 045AverageR19 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 182AverageR18 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 372AverageR17 598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 211AverageR21 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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