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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Illinois from R12 867

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 495

One-way from

R12 867

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 955
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/3-16/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R15 680 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 045 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Sat 29/314:35JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 16/410:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R17 495
Tue 29/417:50JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 4/519:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R18 121
Sun 22/619:25JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/717:55ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2R18 269
Sun 22/619:25JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 2/718:25ORD - JNB
2 stops32h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R18 361
Fri 21/317:00JNB - ORD
2 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/47:35ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R19 946
Sat 26/41:15JNB - ORD
2 stops42h 55mKenya Airways
Sat 3/57:20ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R19 965
Fri 21/39:55JNB - ORD
1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 4/413:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/2R21 421
Fri 1/819:25JNB - STL
2 stops27h 48mBritish Airways
Sun 10/818:19STL - JNB
2 stops29h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R23 209
Tue 19/819:00JNB - ORD
2 stops45h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/1110:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2R24 389
Mon 30/619:00JNB - STL
2 stops30h 33mLufthansa
Wed 16/715:30STL - JNB
1 stop34h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R37 017
Fri 1/821:20JNB - STL
1 stop20h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/88:25STL - JNB
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2R40 040
Fri 1/821:55JNB - STL
1 stop21h 29mDelta
Sun 10/86:00STL - JNB
1 stop30h 40mDelta
Deal found 20/2R42 363

Find flights from Johannesburg to Illinois within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 21 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

14:35-8:05

2 stops24h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R17 495

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R18 121

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

19:25-11:55

1 stop23h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/7

17:55-7:00

1 stop30h 05m

R18 269

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

19:25-15:45

2 stops27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/7

18:25-9:25

2 stops32h 00m

R18 361

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

17:00-21:26

2 stops35h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/4

7:35-15:50

2 stops25h 15m

R19 946

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

1:15-13:10

2 stops42h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

7:20-15:50

2 stops25h 30m

R19 965

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

9:55-9:25

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/4

13:55-8:35

1 stop35h 40m

R21 421

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

19:25-16:13

2 stops27h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/8

18:19-7:00

2 stops29h 41m

R23 209

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

19:00-9:55

2 stops45h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/11

10:00-18:35

2 stops24h 35m

R24 389

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

19:00-18:33

2 stops30h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 16/7

15:30-8:35

1 stop34h 05m

R37 017

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Cathay Pacific 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
8 213 reviews
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Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

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
8 213 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

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
1 331 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

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

Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
821 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

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
3 609 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

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
8 759 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

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 Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R12 867. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air 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 - Lambert-St Louis and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago Midway.

  • 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?

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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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 579AverageR19 743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 591AverageR16 743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR15 671AverageR22 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR16 013AverageR21 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 599AverageR22 810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 865AverageR21 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 930AverageR20 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 379AverageR20 678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 492AverageR23 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 923AverageR21 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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