R1 789+ Cheap flights from Illinois

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ORD — JNB
Mai 10 — Mai 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sa 5/9

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mi 9/9

16:35-18:15

1 stop32h 40m

R19 954

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fr 7/8

11:33-8:20

2 stops37h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 27/8

9:50-15:51

2 stops37h 01m

R20 331

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fr 7/8

11:33-8:20

2 stops37h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 27/8

9:50-23:23

2 stops44h 33m

R20 544

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fr 18/9

11:29-8:20

2 stops37h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 5/10

9:50-23:06

2 stops44h 16m

R22 760

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mo 21/9

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mi 30/9

11:15-15:05

2 stops34h 50m

R22 842

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Do 17/9

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mo 21/9

11:15-15:05

2 stops34h 50m

R24 532

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mi 16/9

20:10-18:35

2 stops39h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mi 3/2

17:15-18:25

1 stop33h 10m

R24 827

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Di 28/4

20:35-5:30

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 15/5

22:20-15:45

1 stop24h 25m

R25 090

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

So 30/8

9:45-10:15

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

So 13/9

19:30-23:12

2 stops34h 42m

R25 221

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sa 13/6

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Do 23/7

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R25 516

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois (average of R12 356). Flying from Illinois in July will prove the most costly (average of R19 724). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Illinois?

When flying from Illinois check dates and pricing for the following: Ethiopian Air. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R14 607

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Illinois?

The cheapest city to fly to from Illinois is Fort Lauderdale, with prices starting at R2 665. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
From R2 665
Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham
From R3 531
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
From R4 696
Dublin
Dublin
From R5 993

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois?

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