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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R8 489

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Mar 12 — Mar 191
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 10 February 2026.

Wed 25/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/2R13 275
Wed 25/214:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R13 451
Wed 11/28:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R13 531
Thu 19/319:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/420:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/2R13 754
Wed 11/219:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 22/411:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2R13 818
Tue 10/319:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/411:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2R13 898
Tue 24/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 21/420:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/2R14 504
Fri 27/28:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/2R14 680
Sun 12/413:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/410:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2R14 935
Tue 24/210:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop40h 15m
Lufthansa
Tue 21/418:05
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops31h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/2R15 142
Wed 25/29:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/2R15 206
Mon 26/1019:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 30/1012:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R15 254

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 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 275

One-way from

R8 489

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 951
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/3-1/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 378 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 530 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 10 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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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:10-19:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/4

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R13 898

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-19:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R13 898

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R14 680

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R14 680

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R14 680

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

10:10-18:25

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

18:05-8:35

2 stops31h 30m

R15 142

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R15 557

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R15 797

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R15 797

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 876

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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 765). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 701). 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 10 February 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
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 262 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 209 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 723 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 450 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 28h 40m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 13993 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 979. Users have also found prices from R5 997 and R8 781 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 765). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 701). 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 10 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 762AverageR16 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 540AverageR16 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 646AverageR16 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 691AverageR18 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 813AverageR21 311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 447AverageR15 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 516AverageR16 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 666AverageR17 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 849AverageR17 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 718AverageR21 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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