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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 925

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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 24 March 2026.

Wed 6/59:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R14 150
Sun 3/59:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R14 354
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/614:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R14 438
Wed 1/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 20/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3R14 523
Wed 15/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R14 913
Wed 15/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/48:31
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops40h 44m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R15 117
Fri 17/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R15 253
Fri 26/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 3/721:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R15 762
Sun 5/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 20/48:31
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops40h 44m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R15 779
Wed 22/413:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/410:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/3R15 881
Sat 21/1119:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/1120:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R16 050
Wed 9/918:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3R16 356

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 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 150

One-way from

R9 925

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 764
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 672 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 301 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 24 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

19:25-12:25

1 stop24h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/6

18:10-9:25

1 stop32h 15m

R18 952

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:05-20:16

1 stop31h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

19:45-17:50

1 stop39h 05m

R19 053

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-22:28

1 stop33h 23m

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/5

9:23-21:25

2 stops29h 02m

R19 138

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:05-21:25

1 stop32h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

10:24-21:25

2 stops28h 01m

R19 138

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

18:00-17:02

2 stops30h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/6

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R19 291

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

15:05-10:28

2 stops26h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/5

6:00-18:30

2 stops29h 30m

R19 579

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

16:35-18:15

1 stop32h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

R19 647

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/5

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/5

15:57-10:35

3 stops35h 38m

R19 902

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 8/5

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/5

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

R19 902

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

20:25-18:33

2 stops29h 08m

Chicago Midway

Thu 14/5

13:22-21:20

2 stops24h 58m

R19 919

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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 R12 623). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 610). 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 24 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Illinois, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
7,4
Good
4 275 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
9 476 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
1 429 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
7 818 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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 24h. Fly via American Airlines, Delta, 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 376. Users have also found prices from R9 464 and R9 727 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R12 623). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 610). 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 24 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 881AverageR18 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 570AverageR16 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 013AverageR17 515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 747AverageR22 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 426AverageR16 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 631AverageR18 080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR16 853AverageR18 266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 866AverageR19 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 777AverageR22 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 195AverageR26 846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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