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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 328

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
May 21 — May 281
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 21 April 2026.

Tue 3/119:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/1213:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/4R14 729
Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/721:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4R14 745
Fri 16/109:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 30/1014:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R15 072
Tue 27/109:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/1113:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R15 171
Mon 25/512:40
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/819:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4R16 676
Tue 27/1017:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 36m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/116:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/4R17 053
Tue 3/1117:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops32h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/126:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R17 593
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 19/819:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4R17 593
Tue 16/615:10
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops55h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 19/821:10
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops56h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4R17 674
Fri 7/822:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops29h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 21/813:20
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops36h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/4R17 724
Fri 5/619:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/619:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4R17 969
Mon 1/612:40
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/619:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R18 034

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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 745

One-way from

R9 328

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 280
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/6-24/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 00m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 975 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 797 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 21 April 2026.
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Price

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

22:00-20:27

2 stops29h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

16:05-8:35

1 stop33h 30m

R17 724

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 7/10

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/10

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

R18 444

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/6

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R19 164

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/8

9:39-8:20

2 stops39h 41m

R19 655

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:50-15:40

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

21:10-15:15

2 stops35h 05m

R20 178

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

19:30-16:50

1 stop28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

19:20-13:10

1 stop34h 50m

R20 358

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

10:56-8:20

2 stops38h 24m

R20 522

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:25-17:46

2 stops28h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/6

15:57-8:45

2 stops33h 48m

R20 866

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 4/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/5

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R20 980

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-21:36

2 stops32h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

18:29-8:45

2 stops31h 16m

R21 242

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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 646). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 418). 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 21 April 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
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 321 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 622 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 433 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 905 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 501 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 27m. Fly via United Airlines, Qatar Airways, 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 150. Users have also found prices from R7 043 and R9 164 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 646). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 418). 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 21 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 673AverageR21 347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 086AverageR15 768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 516AverageR16 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 189AverageR21 102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 843AverageR15 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 109AverageR17 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR16 256AverageR18 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 458AverageR18 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 666AverageR21 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 479AverageR25 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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