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R10 974+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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Flights to Illinois in 2025

Find the latest flights to Illinois in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Return from

R17 199

One-way from

R10 974

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 472
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 993 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 852 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Illinois. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Wed 3/99:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 24/913:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R17 199
Fri 5/917:55JNB - ORD
1 stop35h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 24/923:45ORD - JNB
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R18 334
Tue 13/519:35JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Wed 28/519:05ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 15mSWISS
Deal found 14/4R18 372
Tue 13/519:35JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/515:50ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R18 428
Mon 19/521:15JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 23/517:40ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/4R18 750
Wed 3/923:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Sun 21/913:16ORD - JNB
1 stop23h 24mDelta
Deal found 14/4R18 977
Thu 15/523:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Thu 29/513:30ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKLM
Deal found 13/4R19 223
Mon 19/519:25JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 23/516:44ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4R19 318
Wed 7/523:15JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Fri 16/513:55MDW - JNB
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Deal found 14/4R19 866
Mon 30/618:50JNB - STL
2 stops32h 40mDelta
Tue 29/717:40STL - JNB
1 stop19h 00mDelta
Deal found 14/4R20 377
Wed 23/412:10JNB - ORD
2 stops36h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 10/57:00ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/4R21 229
Wed 20/821:15JNB - STL
2 stops29h 58mBritish Airways
Mon 25/820:01STL - JNB
2 stops54h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/4R21 664

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/9

13:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

R17 199

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

17:55-22:00

1 stop35h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/9

23:45-10:35

1 stop27h 50m

R18 334

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

19:35-15:55

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

19:05-9:20

1 stop31h 15m

R18 372

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

19:35-18:22

2 stops29h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

15:50-9:20

2 stops34h 30m

R18 428

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

21:15-17:34

2 stops27h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/5

17:40-7:00

1 stop30h 20m

R18 750

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

13:16-19:40

1 stop23h 24m

R18 977

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/5

13:30-21:20

2 stops24h 50m

R19 223

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

19:25-14:00

2 stops25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/5

16:44-7:00

2 stops31h 16m

R19 318

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

23:15-18:45

2 stops26h 30m

Chicago Midway

Fri 16/5

13:55-19:40

2 stops22h 45m

R19 866

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

18:50-20:30

2 stops32h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 29/7

17:40-19:40

1 stop19h 00m

R20 377

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Best time to book a flight to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Illinois

How long is the flight to Illinois?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois takes 26 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Illinois from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Illinois. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Illinois should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Illinois?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Illinois are British Airways, Ethiopian Air and KLM.

British Airways

British Airways

From R901

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R823

KLM

KLM

From R941

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R945

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Illinois?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Illinois are Delta, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 15 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM to Illinois to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 916 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 433 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 578 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

FAQs about flying to Illinois

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Illinois if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Illinois on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Illinois?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Illinois.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl typically cost R1 352, while return flights cost around R7 215.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R1 633, however they can be found for as little as R273.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Illinois depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Illinois, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Chicago O'Hare Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl (0,0 km away from Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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