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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Illinois from R12 133

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
Jan 11 — Jan 181
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Illinois

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Illinois (USIL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 461

One-way from

R12 133
5/2-12/2
  • 5/2-12/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois

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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 6 January 2025.

Wed 5/220:25JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/211:35ORD - JNB
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R17 461
Tue 11/222:00JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/211:15ORD - JNB
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1R17 685
Wed 5/221:55JNB - MDW
2 stops27h 48mDelta
Wed 12/29:33MDW - JNB
2 stops25h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/1R17 741
Wed 19/219:40JNB - STL
2 stops35h 57mDelta
Wed 26/210:59STL - JNB
1 stop24h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/1R18 358
Wed 16/719:25JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 6/818:29ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1R19 068
Mon 30/621:10JNB - STL
2 stops30h 02mBritish Airways
Wed 16/718:15STL - JNB
2 stops32h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1R19 068
Tue 29/48:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/510:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R19 293
Tue 6/519:00JNB - STL
1 stop25h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/713:27STL - JNB
2 stops21h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1R20 059
Thu 1/521:10JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 16/522:05ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1R20 209
Mon 28/41:15JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 06mKenya Airways
Sun 4/57:30ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/1R21 742
Wed 19/219:35JNB - STL
3 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/215:50STL - JNB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R24 789
Thu 8/519:00JNB - STL
1 stop25h 30mLufthansa
Thu 31/713:27STL - JNB
2 stops36h 08mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1R28 472

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 6 January 2025.

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

20:25-19:55

2 stops31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/2

11:35-21:35

2 stops26h 00m

R17 461

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

22:00-11:38

1 stop21h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/2

11:15-18:35

2 stops23h 20m

R17 685

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/2

21:55-17:43

2 stops27h 48m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/2

9:33-19:00

2 stops25h 27m

R17 741

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

19:40-23:37

2 stops35h 57m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 26/2

10:59-19:00

1 stop24h 01m

R18 358

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/6

21:10-20:12

2 stops30h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 16/7

18:15-9:25

2 stops32h 10m

R19 068

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

8:20-8:05

2 stops30h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R19 293

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

21:10-15:55

1 stop25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/5

17:17-7:00

2 stops30h 43m

R19 536

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

19:00-13:30

1 stop25h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 29/7

13:27-17:45

2 stops21h 18m

R20 059

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

21:10-15:59

2 stops25h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/5

22:05-7:00

2 stops25h 55m

R20 209

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

1:15-13:21

2 stops43h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

7:30-15:50

2 stops25h 20m

R21 742

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Illinois including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 6 January 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 6 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, British Airways 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.
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
820 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
8 942 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
1 199 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,3
Good
3 900 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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 133. However, be on the lookout for offers from RwandAir 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?

  • 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 6 January 2025.
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 604AverageR21 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 798AverageR20 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 811AverageR16 979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 455AverageR22 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 103AverageR21 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR17 169AverageR21 156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 624AverageR20 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 034AverageR23 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 604AverageR22 727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 460AverageR25 185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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