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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from R11 428

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Apr 15 — Apr 221
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 10 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 471

One-way from

R11 428

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 236
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/8-7/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 55m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 10m total
  • South Africa to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R23 261 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 241 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 10 April 2025.

Sun 13/48:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 30/410:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/4R18 471
Tue 13/519:35JNB - ORD
1 stop24h 10mSWISS
Wed 28/519:05ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 15mSWISS
Deal found 10/4R18 626
Mon 4/89:50JNB - ORD
2 stops44h 35mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/86:00ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/4R18 859
Tue 13/518:50JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/513:30ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4R19 131
Sat 24/523:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Sat 31/57:00ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/4R19 150
Sun 25/523:15CPT - ORD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Sun 1/67:00ORD - CPT
2 stops31h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/4R19 150
Fri 23/523:15CPT - ORD
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Fri 30/513:45ORD - CPT
2 stops24h 40mKLM
Deal found 10/4R19 519
Thu 22/523:15CPT - STL
2 stops31h 23mDelta
Mon 2/617:40STL - CPT
1 stop17h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/4R19 577
Mon 5/520:40JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 18/518:18ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 02mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/4R20 004
Tue 13/523:15JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Wed 28/513:08MDW - JNB
2 stops25h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/4R20 178
Mon 28/421:15JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 2/1221:45ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/4R20 334
Thu 18/1217:15CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/120:20ORD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/4R20 469

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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 10 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Illinois that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

9:50-23:25

2 stops44h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops43h 20m

R18 471

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

19:35-12:45

1 stop24h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

19:05-9:20

1 stop31h 15m

R18 626

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

18:50-15:00

1 stop27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

13:30-21:20

2 stops24h 50m

R19 131

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/5

7:00-21:20

2 stops31h 20m

R19 150

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/6

7:00-21:10

2 stops31h 10m

R19 150

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/5

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R19 519

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

23:15-23:38

2 stops31h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/6

17:40-17:50

1 stop17h 10m

R19 577

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

20:40-17:55

2 stops28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/5

18:18-10:20

2 stops33h 02m

R20 004

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

R20 178

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

21:15-15:55

1 stop25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

17:00-7:30

1 stop30h 30m

R20 334

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/4

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois

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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 10 April 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 10 April 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.

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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.

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,2

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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 428. Users have also found prices from R11 622 and R13 077 on Turkish Airlines 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 10 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR16 091AverageR21 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 396AverageR20 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 494AverageR20 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 491AverageR22 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR18 199AverageR21 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR18 301AverageR22 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR18 314AverageR24 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR18 337AverageR22 764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR18 421AverageR22 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 916AverageR24 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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