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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 071

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
Nov 10 — Nov 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 11 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 164

One-way from

R9 071

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 276
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 00m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 05m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R16 167 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 364 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 11 October 2025.

Sun 23/1119:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 30/1111:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/10R15 164
Thu 13/1119:10JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/1211:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/10R15 320
Thu 13/1120:15JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 15mAir Canada
Sun 30/117:05ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 10/10R15 476
Thu 13/119:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 30/1113:10ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/10R15 510
Thu 13/1119:50CPT - ORD
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1221:50ORD - CPT
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/10R15 787
Thu 13/1120:15JNB - ORD
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/117:05ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/10R15 839
Thu 13/1120:15JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 15mAir Canada
Thu 4/1215:55ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 10/10R15 874
Wed 5/119:00CPT - ORD
1 stop35h 45mSWISS
Sun 1/218:50ORD - CPT
2 stops37h 55mSWISS
Deal found 9/10R15 908
Thu 13/1119:50CPT - ORD
1 stop28h 30mSWISS
Tue 2/1218:35ORD - CPT
2 stops32h 20mSWISS
Deal found 10/10R15 995
Thu 13/1120:50CPT - ORD
2 stops24h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1214:00ORD - CPT
2 stops20h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/10R16 099
Wed 5/1120:50CPT - ORD
1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/214:27ORD - CPT
1 stop19h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10R16 116
Sun 23/1119:35JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1120:40ORD - JNB
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10R16 203

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Illinois that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 320

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/11

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R15 510

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

8:20-8:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 753

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

19:50-16:20

1 stop28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

21:50-7:40

1 stop25h 50m

R15 787

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

9:00-12:45

1 stop35h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

18:50-16:45

2 stops37h 55m

R15 908

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:05-11:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R15 978

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

19:50-16:20

1 stop28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

18:35-10:55

2 stops32h 20m

R15 995

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

20:50-13:11

2 stops24h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

14:00-18:00

2 stops20h 00m

R16 099

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

20:50-11:50

2 stops23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

11:15-18:00

2 stops22h 45m

R16 116

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

R16 982

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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 848). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 034). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 October 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Illinois. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 11 October 2025.
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
1 401 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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
1 401 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 401 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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
8 972 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 401 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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
4 002 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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
873 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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
7 449 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 401 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

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

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 29h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, or Ethiopian Air 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 071. Users have also found prices from R11 061 and R16 185 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, 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 848). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 034). 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 11 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 845AverageR16 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 689AverageR17 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 804AverageR19 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 938AverageR20 153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 077AverageR23 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 759AverageR16 819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 830AverageR18 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 996AverageR19 239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 195AverageR18 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 076AverageR23 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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