Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R10 264

JNB — ORD
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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

Thu 12/1121:00 -
2 stops33h 54m
Wed 25/1111:27 -
1 stop23h 08m
Deal found 8/11R15 032
Tue 17/1121:00 -
2 stops31h 49m
Wed 10/217:03 -
1 stop17h 32m
Deal found 11/11R15 065
Fri 20/110:20 -
1 stop41h 40m
Sat 5/1211:45 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 7/11R15 446
Sun 29/118:20 -
2 stops31h 20m
Tue 12/19:45 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 9/11R15 645
Thu 12/1120:50 -
1 stop30h 15m
Wed 25/1110:32 -
1 stop24h 03m
Deal found 8/11R15 810
Thu 12/1120:50 -
1 stop27h 28m
Wed 25/1117:13 -
1 stop17h 22m
Deal found 8/11R15 860
Mon 23/1117:15 -
1 stop24h 45m
Fri 27/1111:45 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 7/11R15 910
Tue 24/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 30m
Fri 27/1120:15 -
1 stop42h 10m
Deal found 10/11R15 926
Sun 29/118:20 -
2 stops31h 20m
Mon 11/19:45 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 9/11R16 026
Mon 16/1118:50 -
1 stop23h 10m
Mon 30/1120:15 -
1 stop42h 10m
Deal found 9/11R16 142
Fri 20/110:20 -
1 stop41h 40m
Tue 24/1111:45 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 7/11R16 373
Sat 21/1121:40 -
2 stops31h 09m
Sat 5/1210:36 -
1 stop24h 34m
Deal found 7/11R16 655

Find flight deals from South Africa to Illinois

Round-trip from

R15 595

One-way from

R10 264

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 688
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/3-24/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 45m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 463 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 089 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

0:55-10:00

1 stop41h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 910

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

0:20-18:20

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 192

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

0:20-18:20

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 192

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/4

14:55-15:05

1 stop31h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 556

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/4

9:45-8:35

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 572

DurbanChicago

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 22/11

8:40-18:20

2 stops41h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 400

DurbanChicago

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 22/11

19:05-15:10

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 228

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

18:50-15:10

1 stop28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 907

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

9:55-10:00

2 stops32h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 248

DurbanChicago

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 20/11

20:25-23:18

3 stops34h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 529

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R16 688). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 416). 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 88 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Illinois, such as KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Illinois in 31h 20m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Virgin Atlantic 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 Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 125. Users have also found prices from R9 271 and R9 492 on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, 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 R16 688). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 416). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 718AverageR20 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 674AverageR16 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 566AverageR17 014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 366AverageR17 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 296AverageR24 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 724AverageR19 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 869AverageR19 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 571AverageR23 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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