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R13 572 Cheap flights to Illinois

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Turkish Airlines
Feb 24
JNB
22h 55m
1 stop
ORD
Mar 3
ORD
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R13 572
Ethiopian Air
Jul 23
JNB
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD
Aug 18
ORD
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R14 467
Ethiopian Air
Jul 22
JNB
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD
Aug 17
ORD
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R14 547
SWISS
Feb 11
CPT
35h 20m
1 stop
ORD
May 10
ORD
42h 50m
1 stop
CPT
R14 579
Ethiopian Air
Jul 22
JNB
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD
Aug 18
ORD
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 755
Turkish Airlines
Jun 1
JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
ORD
Jun 14
ORD
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R14 930
Ethiopian Air
Apr 12
CPT
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD
Apr 18
ORD
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R14 962
Ethiopian Air
Jul 21
JNB
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD
Aug 19
ORD
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R15 090
Virgin Atlantic
May 4
JNB
29h 21m
1 stop
ORD
May 17
ORD
27h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R15 218
Turkish Airlines
Mar 12
JNB
22h 55m
1 stop
ORD
Mar 19
ORD
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R15 346
SWISS
Feb 11
CPT
34h 45m
2 stops
ORD
May 10
ORD
42h 50m
1 stop
CPT
R15 362
Turkish Airlines
Jul 21
JNB
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD
Aug 16
ORD
40h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R15 394

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Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 10:05
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 10:50
ORD
-
JNB
30h 30m
1 stop
R13 572Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:15
JNB
-
ORD
24h 45m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:05
ORD
-
JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
R14 547Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Aug 19
SWISS Logo
9:25 - 12:45
CPT
-
ORD
35h 20m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
19:05 - 20:55
ORD
-
CPT
42h 50m
1 stop
R14 579SWISS
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, May 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30
ORD
-
JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
R14 930Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 14
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 14:22
CPT
-
ORD
25h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 17:10
ORD
-
CPT
27h 10m
2 stops
R15 985United Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 23:08
CPT
-
ORD
33h 18m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
21:15 - 15:05
ORD
-
CPT
34h 50m
1 stop
R16 001United Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20
KLM Logo
23:45 - 18:40
CPT
-
MDW
26h 55m
2 stops
KLM Logo
13:26 - 21:55
MDW
-
CPT
24h 29m
2 stops
R17 872KLM
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
British Airways Logo
11:15 - 13:50
DUR
-
ORD
34h 35m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 10:40
ORD
-
DUR
32h 10m
2 stops
R19 982British Airways
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 14:55
DUR
-
ORD
27h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:45 - 17:10
ORD
-
DUR
37h 25m
1 stop
R23 371Emirates
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 14:55
DUR
-
ORD
27h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:45 - 17:10
ORD
-
DUR
37h 25m
1 stop
R23 467Emirates
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23

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Locate flights to Illinois that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 28 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R13 572

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R14 547

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

9:25-12:45

1 stop35h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

19:05-20:55

1 stop42h 50m

R14 579

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/6

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R14 930

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

20:50-14:22

2 stops25h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

7:00-17:10

2 stops27h 10m

R15 985

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

20:50-23:08

2 stops33h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/3

21:15-15:05

1 stop34h 50m

R16 001

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

23:45-18:40

2 stops26h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 24/2

13:26-21:55

2 stops24h 29m

R17 872

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/2

11:15-13:50

2 stops34h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

18:30-10:40

2 stops32h 10m

R19 982

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/2

19:10-14:55

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

19:45-17:10

1 stop37h 25m

R23 371

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/2

19:10-14:55

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

19:45-17:10

1 stop37h 25m

R23 467

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Which airlines fly to Illinois?

British Airways, United Airlines and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Illinois

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Cheap Illinois flight deals and tips

Summary info about Illinois flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R9 208

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 572

Fastest flight time

25h 25m
The best one-way flight price to Illinois from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 208 (Cape Town Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Illinois from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R13 572 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago O'Hare Intl).
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The fastest flight to Illinois from South Africa takes 25h 25m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago O'Hare Intl).
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Illinois

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Illinois?

For prices as low as R1 176/pp, you can find flights to Illinois depending on where you are departing from. On average, flights to Illinois cost R10 168/pp.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Chicago?

Chicago is about 99% more popular to visit than any other city in Illinois, according to momondo users. When visiting Chicago, it is recommended to fly into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

I plan on visiting McCormick Place. Which airport is the quickest drive?

The closest airport to McCormick Place is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, and would make for the quickest drive. For those interested in a secondary airport to fly into, consider looking at flights heading to Chicago Midway Airport.

What are the most popular landmarks in Illinois?

The most often visited landmarks in Illinois are McCormick Place, United Center, and Chicago Riverwalk, among many others that can be found in the area.

What is the weather like in Illinois?

The temperatures in Illinois range from 23 °F to 73,4 °F depending on the time of year. The warmest month in Illinois is July, and the coldest month in Illinois is January. Those looking for a drier month during their visit should travel during the months of January, February, or December, when rain is least likely compared to the rest of the year.

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

There are a total of 11 airlines that operate flight routes to Illinois, with British Airways being the most popular option. An estimated 29% of those flying into Illinois choose to fly with British Airways. If you’re unable to find tickets with British Airways, then United Airlines and KLM are also popular airlines to fly with.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Illinois?

Prices for flights to Illinois are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Illinois?

As of January 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights to Illinois.

How old do you have to be to fly to Illinois?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Illinois?

Finding the right flight to Illinois is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Illinois quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to Illinois with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Illinois on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Illinois?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Illinois. Filter by price, airline, airport, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

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