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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R9 971

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
mar 30 — apr 61
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 25 mars 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 314

One-way from

R9 971

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 249
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 55m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R13 501 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R3 506 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Illinois

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 mars 2025.

ons 7/517:55JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
sön 18/511:25ORD - JNB
1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R16 314
lör 20/99:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
lör 4/1013:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R16 970
tis 29/48:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
sön 4/510:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R17 335
sön 18/520:00CPT - ORD
1 stop31h 17mUnited Airlines
sön 1/621:31ORD - CPT
1 stop34h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3R17 535
ons 26/38:05CPT - ORD
2 stops39h 10mDelta
mån 28/415:30ORD - CPT
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Deal found 25/3R17 827
mån 26/523:00CPT - MDW
2 stops26h 45mDelta
mån 13/106:00MDW - CPT
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 25/3R17 864
tis 13/518:50JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
ons 28/516:20ORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R17 882
tis 8/423:15JNB - MDW
2 stops25h 47mDelta
fre 18/46:04MDW - JNB
1 stop30h 36mDelta
Deal found 24/3R17 900
ons 7/523:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
sön 18/57:00ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 20mDelta
Deal found 25/3R17 936
tis 13/523:15JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 22mKLM
ons 28/513:30ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKLM
Deal found 24/3R17 991
tis 8/418:25CPT - ORD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
tors 17/417:10ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R18 137
tors 22/523:15CPT - STL
2 stops31h 11mDelta
mån 2/614:15STL - CPT
2 stops24h 10mDelta
Deal found 25/3R18 502

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 25 mars 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Illinois that are best for you.

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ons 7/5

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sön 18/5

11:25-10:35

1 stop40h 10m

R16 314

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lör 20/9

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lör 4/10

13:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

R16 970

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 29/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sön 4/5

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R17 335

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

sön 18/5

20:00-20:17

1 stop31h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sön 1/6

21:31-15:20

1 stop34h 49m

R17 535

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

mån 26/5

23:00-18:45

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago Midway

mån 13/10

6:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

R17 864

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mån 26/5

23:00-20:21

2 stops28h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mån 13/10

6:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

R17 864

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 13/5

18:50-15:00

1 stop27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ons 28/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 882

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 8/4

23:15-18:02

2 stops25h 47m

Chicago Midway

fre 18/4

6:04-19:40

1 stop30h 36m

R17 900

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ons 7/5

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sön 18/5

7:00-21:20

2 stops31h 20m

R17 936

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 13/5

23:15-18:37

2 stops26h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ons 28/5

13:30-21:20

2 stops24h 50m

R17 991

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Illinois

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 25 mars 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa 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 25 mars 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa to Illinois one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 971. Users have also found prices from R10 408 and R12 340 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Illinois

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 25 mars 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 117AverageR20 161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 404AverageR19 522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 496AverageR19 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 417AverageR21 519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 050AverageR21 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 098AverageR20 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 206AverageR23 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 227AverageR21 386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 306AverageR21 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 711AverageR22 139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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