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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Illinois from R12 581

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Apr 5 — Apr 121
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 088

One-way from

R12 581

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 801
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R13 553 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R3 467 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Tue 13/523:15JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Wed 28/516:20ORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mDelta
Deal found 30/3R18 088
Mon 29/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/118:45ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3R18 107
Tue 13/523:15JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Wed 28/513:08MDW - JNB
2 stops25h 12mDelta
Deal found 30/3R18 199
Mon 29/1222:05JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 37mBritish Airways
Mon 12/118:35ORD - JNB
2 stops28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/3R18 678
Mon 28/41:15JNB - ORD
2 stops42h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 4/57:10ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/3R19 322
Mon 22/921:15JNB - STL
2 stops29h 39mBritish Airways
Wed 1/1019:59STL - JNB
2 stops28h 01mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/3R20 225
Sun 27/48:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/510:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/3R20 649
Mon 4/89:50JNB - ORD
2 stops44h 35mEtihad Airways
Sat 23/86:00ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R21 809
Tue 29/420:40JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 4/519:20ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R22 472
Sun 27/417:55JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 3/519:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3R22 841
Mon 30/619:00JNB - STL
2 stops51h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/76:33STL - JNB
2 stops28h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/3R24 885
Mon 30/618:50JNB - STL
2 stops29h 20mDelta
Tue 29/77:20STL - JNB
1 stop29h 20mDelta
Deal found 30/3R26 819

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-14:40

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R18 088

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

17:00-13:10

2 stops27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

7:10-0:15

2 stops34h 05m

R18 199

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-18:45

2 stops26h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 28/5

13:08-21:20

2 stops25h 12m

R18 199

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

21:15-18:15

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/8

21:15-7:00

1 stop26h 45m

R18 825

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

1:15-13:10

2 stops42h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

7:10-0:15

2 stops34h 05m

R19 322

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

21:15-19:54

2 stops29h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/10

19:59-7:00

2 stops28h 01m

R20 225

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R20 649

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

9:50-23:25

2 stops44h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops43h 20m

R21 809

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

20:40-15:05

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

19:20-10:00

1 stop31h 40m

R22 472

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R22 841

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Illinois as you normally would.

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 inches 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 31 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways from Johannesburg to Illinois to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
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Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 541 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 181 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 614 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 899 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R12 581. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Illinois for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to Illinois?

    The most popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Illinois are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago Midway and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lambert-St Louis.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Illinois

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 31 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 659AverageR16 777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 743AverageR20 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR16 025AverageR21 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 599AverageR22 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 305AverageR20 602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 408AverageR21 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 413AverageR23 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 488AverageR21 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 875AverageR22 855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 719AverageR25 014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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