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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 602

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
févr. 25 — mars 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 janvier 2026.

mer. 11/314:35
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
mer. 18/310:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/1R13 263
mar. 10/319:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 17/321:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R13 584
mar. 27/18:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
mer. 11/29:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/1R13 600
jeu. 5/219:10
JNB
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ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
mer. 18/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R13 793
jeu. 5/220:15
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop24h 30m
SWISS
mer. 18/218:35
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 24/1R14 965
dim. 12/413:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
sam. 18/410:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R15 030
jeu. 5/222:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 16m
United Airlines
mer. 18/214:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops20h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1R15 078
mer. 11/320:50
CPT
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ORD
1 stop21h 01m
United Airlines
mer. 18/316:30
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop17h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1R15 142
mar. 10/319:45
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 30m
United Airlines
mar. 17/317:45
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1R15 816
jeu. 5/221:30
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops29h 06m
Delta
mer. 18/213:28
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 07m
Delta
Deal found 24/1R16 186
lun. 23/222:00
JNB
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ORD
2 stops31h 30m
Delta
lun. 2/36:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 15m
Delta
Deal found 26/1R16 218
lun. 23/222:00
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops28h 40m
Delta
lun. 2/39:50
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 10m
Delta
Deal found 26/1R16 218

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 26 janvier 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 263

One-way from

R9 602

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 594
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 41m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 084 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 873 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 26 janvier 2026.
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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mer. 11/3

14:35-8:40

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 18/3

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 263

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 5/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 18/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R13 889

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dim. 12/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 18/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R15 030

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 5/2

22:00-14:16

2 stops24h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 18/2

14:00-18:35

2 stops20h 35m

R15 078

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mer. 11/3

20:50-13:22

2 stops23h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 18/3

11:15-17:00

2 stops22h 45m

R15 142

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 5/2

21:30-18:36

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago Midway

mer. 18/2

13:28-8:35

2 stops35h 07m

R16 186

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/3

22:00-18:40

2 stops27h 40m

Chicago Midway

mar. 17/3

13:10-19:00

2 stops22h 50m

R16 218

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 23/2

22:00-18:40

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago Midway

lun. 2/3

10:49-19:00

1 stop24h 11m

R16 218

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 23/2

22:00-21:30

2 stops31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/3

6:45-19:00

1 stop28h 15m

R16 218

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 12/2

20:50-10:58

1 stop22h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 8/12

13:27-18:00

2 stops20h 33m

R16 346

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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 R12 846). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 784). 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 26 janvier 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Illinois, such as KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 203 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 208 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
952 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 702 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 24h 16m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or United Airlines 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 Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 004. Users have also found prices from R6 035 and R8 836 on Etihad Airways 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of R12 846). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 784). 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 26 janvier 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 842AverageR16 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 732AverageR16 379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 834AverageR16 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 784AverageR18 694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 907AverageR21 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 545AverageR15 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 627AverageR16 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 765AverageR17 792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 950AverageR17 288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 824AverageR21 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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