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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 878

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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 8 June 2026.

Sun 7/620:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop29h 37m
Delta
Mon 22/66:35
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop28h 15m
Delta
Deal found 7/6R16 386
Sun 7/620:05
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop33h 12m
Delta
Mon 22/617:11
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop17h 39m
Delta
Deal found 4/6R16 518
Sun 19/720:05
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop33h 10m
Delta
Mon 10/810:54
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop23h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/6R16 568
Sun 19/720:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 48m
Delta
Sun 9/819:25
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops39h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/6R16 568
Sun 7/623:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Mon 22/616:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 7/6R16 733
Mon 20/723:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Tue 11/816:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 3/6R16 750
Fri 10/720:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 28/721:30
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop36h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6R16 783
Thu 11/619:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 1/77:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6R16 882
Sun 19/723:15
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops30h 00m
KLM
Tue 11/812:46
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 39m
KLM
Deal found 3/6R16 981
Tue 6/1017:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 20/1011:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6R16 997
Sat 18/79:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/720:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/6R17 080
Fri 24/721:45
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops48h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 24/820:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/6R17 130

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 8 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 568

One-way from

R9 878

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 088
Delta
  • Delta
  • 21/7-12/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 17m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 456 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 321 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 8 June 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

7:55-15:10

1 stop39h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

16:25-22:40

1 stop22h 15m

R16 948

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

19:50-22:07

1 stop33h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

21:30-17:10

1 stop36h 40m

R17 097
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

13:59-21:20

2 stops24h 21m

R17 460

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-7:55

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R17 526

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/7

23:15-18:25

2 stops50h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/8

10:54-17:50

1 stop23h 56m

R17 642

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

22:00-23:44

1 stop32h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 19/8

17:30-18:30

2 stops42h 00m

R18 005

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

17:20-18:20

1 stop33h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/11

11:45-12:05

1 stop40h 20m

R18 814

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

23:15-9:13

2 stops40h 58m

Chicago Midway

Thu 30/7

6:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

R19 194

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

23:15-18:18

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/8

6:05-19:40

1 stop30h 35m

R19 525

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

14:25-17:13

3 stops33h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

6:00-13:35

3 stops47h 35m

R19 541

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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 699). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 553). 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 8 June 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
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
1 527 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
4 410 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
9 795 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
1 006 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
8 031 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 527 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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 30h 05m. Fly via KLM, United Airlines, or Etihad Airways 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 208. Users have also found prices from R7 109 and R9 250 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 699). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 553). 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 8 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 726AverageR21 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 211AverageR16 253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 484AverageR15 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 331AverageR20 454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 992AverageR16 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 280AverageR17 500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 612AverageR18 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 831AverageR20 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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DeltaCheapestR16 952AverageR19 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR19 662AverageR24 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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