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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R10 353

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
jun. 27 — jul. 41
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 28 mayo 2026.

mar. 16/620:05
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop21h 04m
Delta
jue. 22/1013:05
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Deal found 27/5R16 338
mar. 16/620:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop23h 31m
Delta
mié. 21/1019:55
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop38h 55m
Delta
Deal found 27/5R16 338
mar. 16/620:05
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops23h 59m
Delta
vie. 23/1019:55
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 40m
Delta
Deal found 24/5R16 371
jue. 28/519:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop29h 44m
United Airlines
mié. 10/614:21
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop19h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/5R16 551
mar. 16/620:00
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops24h 08m
United Airlines
lun. 19/1012:55
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop19h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/5R16 567
mar. 16/620:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop20h 36m
United Airlines
mar. 20/1021:45
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops36h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/5R16 584
dom. 21/620:05
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops24h 09m
Delta
mié. 21/1019:35
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops39h 15m
Delta
Deal found 24/5R16 633
dom. 7/621:55
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 37m
Delta
lun. 22/65:30
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 10m
Delta
Deal found 26/5R17 140
lun. 7/99:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
mié. 3/313:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/5R17 156
mar. 20/1021:55
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 42m
Delta
mar. 9/315:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Delta
Deal found 27/5R17 172
mar. 20/1021:55
JNB
-
MDW
1 stop21h 01m
Delta
mar. 9/310:35
MDW
-
JNB
1 stop24h 25m
Delta
Deal found 27/5R17 172
mar. 20/1018:50
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 9/311:30
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5R17 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 28 mayo 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 338

One-way from

R10 353

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 514
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/6-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 49m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 50m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 372 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 176 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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 28 mayo 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

dom. 21/6

20:05-10:09

1 stop21h 04m

Chicago Midway

jue. 22/10

13:05-17:50

1 stop21h 45m

R16 371

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

mar. 16/6

20:05-10:09

1 stop21h 04m

Chicago Midway

jue. 22/10

13:05-17:50

1 stop21h 45m

R16 371

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 16/6

20:05-12:36

1 stop23h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 21/10

19:55-17:50

1 stop38h 55m

R16 371

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 20/10

21:55-11:56

1 stop21h 01m

Chicago Midway

mar. 9/3

10:35-19:00

1 stop24h 25m

R17 172

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

mié. 11/11

11:15-18:45

2 stops39h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 15/11

20:40-10:40

2 stops54h 00m

R17 778

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 7/9

20:15-21:34

2 stops32h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/3

13:35-8:20

2 stops34h 45m

R18 334

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 10/6

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 31/8

16:50-21:20

1 stop21h 30m

R18 415

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 27/10

21:40-21:45

2 stops31h 05m

Chicago Midway

mié. 25/11

13:00-8:20

2 stops35h 20m

R18 497

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 22/9

12:40-15:05

1 stop33h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 13/10

19:20-9:00

1 stop30h 40m

R18 628

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 3/9

20:15-22:39

2 stops33h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 13/9

15:35-19:40

1 stop21h 05m

R18 939

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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 R5 642). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 409). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 28 mayo 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
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 396 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 751 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 007 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 524 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 21h 04m. Fly via Delta, British Airways, or KLM to get the fastest option. There are 13681 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 146. Users have also found prices from R7 039 and R9 294 on Emirates 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R5 642). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 409). 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 28 mayo 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 669AverageR21 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 078AverageR15 810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 351AverageR15 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 179AverageR19 584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 833AverageR15 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 118AverageR17 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 448AverageR18 522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 665AverageR20 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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DeltaCheapestR16 784AverageR19 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR19 467AverageR23 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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