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 22m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, or British Airways to get the fastest option. There are 13700 km between South Africa and Illinois. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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.

R9 430+ Flights from South Africa to Illinois

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Illinois

Round-trip from	R17 818
One-way from	R9 430
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 558

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15/4-28/4
3 total stops
46h 45m total
South Africa to Illinois

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2 total stops
45h 22m total
South Africa to Illinois

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 147 potential increase over avg. return price).

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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 November 2025.

Wed 10/1214:35CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 21/19:45ORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/11R14 171

Tue 25/1120:50CPT - ORD

2 stops28h 07mUnited Airlines

Tue 27/114:27ORD - CPT

1 stop19h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/11R15 908

Wed 10/1220:50CPT - ORD

1 stop21h 54mUnited Airlines

Wed 21/116:15ORD - CPT

1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/11R16 064

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - STL

2 stops30h 38mBritish Airways

Tue 9/616:23STL - JNB

2 stops31h 37mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/11R17 453

Sun 23/1123:59JNB - ORD

2 stops32h 03mDelta

Sun 30/1113:14ORD - JNB

2 stops35h 21mDelta

Deal found 23/11R17 888

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - STL

2 stops33h 27mDelta

Tue 9/617:00STL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mDelta

Deal found 23/11R17 974

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 21mDelta

Sat 10/114:30ORD - JNB

2 stops34h 20mDelta

Deal found 23/11R19 155

Thu 11/1219:45JNB - ORD

1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/114:37ORD - JNB

1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/11R19 503

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 21mKLM

Sat 10/117:20ORD - JNB

1 stop34h 50mKLM

Deal found 23/11R19 642

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 21mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/117:20ORD - JNB

1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/11R19 989

Sat 6/128:20JNB - ORD

2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 3/19:45ORD - JNB

1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 23/11R20 058

Thu 11/1217:00JNB - ORD

2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/17:45ORD - JNB

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/11R20 145

Best flights from South Africa to Illinois
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Illinois that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 November 2025.

Wed 7/114:35CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Mon 12/19:45ORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/11R14 883

Wed 10/1220:50CPT - ORD

2 stops24h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 21/113:00ORD - CPT

2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/11R16 064

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - STL

2 stops30h 38mBritish Airways

Tue 9/616:23STL - JNB

2 stops31h 37mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/11R17 453

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - STL

2 stops31h 57mDelta

Tue 9/617:00STL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mDelta

Deal found 21/11R17 974

Wed 28/117:15CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sun 1/220:20ORD - CPT

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/11R18 061

Wed 15/423:15JNB - MDW

2 stops25h 50mKLM

Tue 28/413:00MDW - JNB

2 stops25h 20mKLM

Deal found 23/11R19 589

Sat 14/219:10DUR - ORD

1 stop27h 45mEmirates

Wed 18/219:45ORD - DUR

1 stop37h 25mEmirates

Deal found 22/11R24 417

Tue 6/120:50CPT - MDW

2 stops33h 17mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/16:45MDW - CPT

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/11R29 541

Thu 22/121:30CPT - STL

1 stop28h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 26/112:00STL - CPT

1 stop23h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 22/11R30 496

Thu 8/113:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 16/19:45ORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/11R15 751

Tue 6/120:50CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 15/113:00ORD - CPT

1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/11R16 064

Sat 10/113:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Wed 14/19:45ORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/11R15 751

Mon 5/120:50CPT - ORD

1 stop20h 50mUnited Airlines

Thu 15/110:00ORD - CPT

2 stops22h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/11R16 064

Fri 6/222:00JNB - ORD

2 stops27h 47mBritish Airways

Mon 9/220:45ORD - JNB

1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/11R17 853

Sat 14/211:15DUR - ORD

2 stops30h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 18/211:50ORD - DUR

2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/11R18 096

Mon 13/423:15JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Sun 26/413:15ORD - JNB

1 stop23h 25mDelta

Deal found 23/11R18 131

Wed 4/217:15CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/211:50ORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/11R18 113

Mon 13/423:15JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Mon 27/413:15ORD - JNB

1 stop23h 25mDelta

Deal found 23/11R18 131

Wed 4/219:35JNB - STL

2 stops30h 39mBritish Airways

Sun 8/217:20STL - JNB

2 stops33h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 22/11R18 287

Sun 11/113:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 16/19:45ORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/11R16 637

Tue 14/423:15JNB - MDW

2 stops25h 50mKLM

Tue 28/413:00MDW - JNB

2 stops25h 20mKLM

Deal found 23/11R20 614

Thu 16/423:15JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Mon 27/47:10ORD - JNB

1 stop29h 30mDelta

Deal found 23/11R18 131

Wed 11/319:45JNB - ORD

1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/816:45ORD - JNB

1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/11R18 287

Sat 14/211:15DUR - ORD

2 stops39h 30mBritish Airways

Wed 18/218:45ORD - DUR

2 stops55h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/11R18 756

Mon 13/423:15JNB - ORD

2 stops29h 21mDelta

Thu 30/419:55ORD - JNB

1 stop40h 45mDelta

Deal found 23/11R18 218

Thu 12/315:05JNB - ORD

2 stops25h 16mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/816:45ORD - JNB

1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/11R18 287

Mon 13/423:15JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Sat 2/516:20ORD - JNB

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Deal found 23/11R18 287

Thu 22/120:45CPT - STL

2 stops32h 30mBritish Airways

Mon 26/114:54STL - CPT

2 stops37h 16mBritish Airways

Deal found 22/11R21 396

Mon 13/423:15JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Fri 1/516:20ORD - JNB

1 stop22h 00mDelta

Deal found 23/11R18 287

Sat 14/211:00DUR - ORD

3 stops28h 40mEthiopian Air

Wed 18/29:45ORD - DUR

2 stops37h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/11R23 948

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Illinois
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Illinois. Data last updated 24 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 23/1123:59JNB - ORD

2 stops32h 03mDelta

Sun 30/1113:14ORD - JNB

2 stops35h 21mDelta

Deal found 23/11R17 888

Tue 25/1120:50CPT - ORD

2 stops28h 08mUnited Airlines

Tue 27/113:00ORD - CPT

2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/11R15 908

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - STL

2 stops30h 38mBritish Airways

Tue 9/616:23STL - JNB

2 stops31h 37mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/11R17 453

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - STL

2 stops31h 57mDelta

Tue 9/617:00STL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mDelta

Deal found 22/11R17 974

Sat 6/128:20JNB - ORD

2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 3/19:45ORD - JNB

1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 23/11R20 058

Wed 10/1214:35CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 21/19:45ORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/11R14 171

Wed 10/1220:50CPT - ORD

2 stops24h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 21/113:00ORD - CPT

2 stops21h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/11R16 064

Thu 11/1219:45JNB - ORD

1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/114:37ORD - JNB

1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/11R19 503

Thu 11/1217:00JNB - ORD

2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/17:45ORD - JNB

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/11R20 145

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 21mDelta

Sat 10/114:30ORD - JNB

2 stops34h 20mDelta

Deal found 23/11R19 155

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 21mKLM

Sat 10/117:20ORD - JNB

1 stop34h 50mKLM

Deal found 23/11R19 642

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 21mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/117:20ORD - JNB

1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/11R19 989

One-way flights from South Africa to Illinois
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 November 2025.

Mon 1/121:35JNB - ORD

2 stops45h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/11R9 430

Wed 3/1221:10DUR - ORD

3 stops49h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/11R10 403

Tue 24/217:00JNB - ORD

3 stops37h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/11R10 802

Thu 25/1217:15CPT - ORD

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/11R10 924

Fri 26/1217:15CPT - ORD

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/11R10 976

Sat 27/1217:15CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/11R11 184

Thu 25/1214:25CPT - ORD

3 stops50h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/11R11 254

Mon 23/219:05JNB - ORD

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/11R11 288

Sun 1/214:25CPT - ORD

3 stops36h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/11R11 497

Sun 22/217:00JNB - ORD

2 stops27h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/11R11 670

Sat 31/117:45CPT - ORD

3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/11R11 896

Tue 2/1219:10JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/11R11 931

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/1

14:35-7:40

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

R14 883

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/1

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/1

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

R15 751

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/1

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

R15 751

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/12

20:50-13:12

2 stops24h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

13:00-18:00

2 stops21h 00m

R16 064

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/1

20:50-13:15

1 stop24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/1

13:00-16:10

1 stop19h 10m

R16 064

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/1

20:50-9:40

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/1

10:00-16:10

2 stops22h 10m

R16 064

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/1

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/1

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

R16 637

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

22:00-20:38

2 stops30h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/6

16:23-7:00

2 stops31h 37m

R17 453

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-17:47

2 stops27h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

20:45-10:25

1 stop29h 40m

R17 853

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

22:00-21:57

2 stops31h 57m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/6

17:00-11:05

2 stops35h 05m

R17 974

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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 893). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 071). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to IL?

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Illinois in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Illinois?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Illinois flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

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

1 418 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 418 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 418 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 033 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 418 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 050 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 418 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

896 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 418 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 535 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 418 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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 22m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, or British Airways to get the fastest option. There are 13700 km between South Africa and Illinois. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 893). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 071). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 890	AverageR16 984	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 737	AverageR17 936	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 852	AverageR18 955	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 990	AverageR20 218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 129	AverageR23 348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR16 813	AverageR16 873	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 884	AverageR18 664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR17 051	AverageR19 301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR17 250	AverageR18 543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 135	AverageR23 257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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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 November 2025.