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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 964

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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 20 May 2026.

Sun 31/520:05
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop32h 04m
Delta
Sat 13/610:55
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop23h 55m
Delta
Deal found 19/5R16 645
Sun 31/520:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop31h 21m
Delta
Sat 13/65:30
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop29h 20m
Delta
Deal found 19/5R16 645
Sun 21/620:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 4/713:30
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/5R16 845
Wed 25/119:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/1120:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/5R17 528
Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/313:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/5R17 578
Tue 27/105:25
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops38h 11m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/116:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/5R17 961
Tue 15/913:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 25/919:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R18 178
Mon 7/913:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/919:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R18 194
Sun 2/820:55
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 17/819:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R18 311
Mon 7/912:10
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 31m
Kenya Airways
Wed 3/36:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 16/5R18 544
Thu 21/519:50
CPT
-
STL
1 stop34h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 26/817:30
STL
-
CPT
2 stops64h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/5R18 694
Tue 27/1019:35
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1118:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R18 777

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 20 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 645

One-way from

R9 964

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 861
Delta
  • Delta
  • 31/5-13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 59m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/7
  • 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 994 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 498 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

20:00-23:26

1 stop34h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/7

13:30-15:20

1 stop18h 50m

R16 845

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

20:05-18:33

2 stops29h 28m

Chicago Midway

Sat 13/6

13:26-17:50

2 stops21h 24m

R17 911

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

17:00-17:20

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

6:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

R18 544

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 11/6

18:30-16:50

2 stops29h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/6

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

R19 077

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

20:25-18:18

2 stops28h 53m

Chicago Midway

Sat 20/6

18:55-10:25

2 stops32h 30m

R19 927

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

20:00-21:00

2 stops32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

15:57-12:40

2 stops37h 43m

R20 160

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

19:00-18:50

2 stops30h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/7

7:10-18:30

1 stop28h 20m

R20 927

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

20:25-21:56

2 stops32h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/6

11:23-22:25

2 stops28h 02m

R20 977

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/6

11:30-21:25

2 stops26h 55m

R21 077

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

20:55-21:55

2 stops32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

19:20-9:00

1 stop30h 40m

R21 143

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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 748). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 679). 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 20 May 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
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

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
1 517 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

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
4 378 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

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
9 733 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

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
999 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

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
7 986 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

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 29h 20m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. There are 14455 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 262. Users have also found prices from R7 171 and R9 330 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 748). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 679). 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 20 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 776AverageR21 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 323AverageR16 227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 601AverageR16 558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 464AverageR20 451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 130AverageR16 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 420AverageR17 700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR16 672AverageR17 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 756AverageR19 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 977AverageR20 549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 832AverageR26 364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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