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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Illinois from R11 681

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Apr 25 — May 21
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 20 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 362

One-way from

R11 681

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 484
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/6-30/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 59m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R19 258 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 367 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Illinois

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 20 April 2025.

Mon 9/69:50JNB - ORD
2 stops36h 14mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/913:35ORD - JNB
2 stops35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/4R17 362
Tue 13/519:35JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Wed 28/519:05ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 15mSWISS
Deal found 19/4R18 321
Tue 13/519:35JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/515:50ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4R18 396
Sat 20/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1217:00ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/4R18 453
Wed 23/421:20JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/515:40ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/4R18 772
Tue 13/521:15JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 28/522:25ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/4R18 885
Mon 9/617:55JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/619:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4R19 431
Tue 21/1018:50JNB - STL
2 stops49h 30mDelta
Wed 29/1019:05STL - JNB
2 stops43h 55mDelta
Deal found 19/4R19 525
Sun 8/620:40JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 6/915:35ORD - JNB
2 stops35h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/4R19 638
Wed 22/1021:15JNB - STL
2 stops27h 48mBritish Airways
Thu 30/1016:12STL - JNB
2 stops32h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/4R19 675
Mon 10/1119:45JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 51mAir France
Thu 20/1115:40MDW - JNB
2 stops33h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/4R19 882
Sat 7/61:15JNB - ORD
2 stops47h 31mKenya Airways
Sat 6/97:00ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/4R20 917

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

9:50-15:04

2 stops36h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/9

13:35-8:20

2 stops35h 45m

R17 362

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 321

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 396

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

21:15-15:55

1 stop25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

19:15-9:25

1 stop31h 10m

R18 716

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

21:15-17:29

2 stops27h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

22:25-7:00

1 stop25h 35m

R18 885

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R19 431

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

20:40-22:05

2 stops32h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/9

15:35-10:20

2 stops35h 45m

R19 638

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

1:15-17:46

2 stops47h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/9

7:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

R20 917

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/6

19:00-19:55

1 stop31h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

8:52-8:35

2 stops40h 43m

R21 312

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

21:15-19:29

2 stops29h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 31/5

19:30-9:25

2 stops30h 55m

R21 989

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/4

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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 20 April 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 20 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and SWISS 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 R11 681. 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?

  • 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 20 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 936AverageR19 800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 991AverageR17 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR16 354AverageR21 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 950AverageR23 493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 742AverageR21 148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 777AverageR22 069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 782AverageR24 781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 878AverageR22 042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 308AverageR24 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 137AverageR26 958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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