How long is the flight from Illinois to South Africa?

On average, it takes 20h 53m to fly from Illinois to South Africa if you fly out of Chicago (the most popular airport in Illinois) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Moline and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 27h.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Illinois to South Africa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to South Africa?

As of December 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Illinois to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:50 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

39h 00m1 stop

19:10 - 18:25

JNB

ORD

31h 15m1 stop

R14 696Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 10

20:20 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

30h 30m1 stop

19:05 - 18:25

JNB

ORD

31h 20m1 stop

R14 881Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 6

20:20 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

30h 30m1 stop

12:20 - 10:05

JNB

ORD

29h 45m2 stops

R15 978Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27

8:15 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

24h 35m2 stops

1:15 - 12:41

JNB

ORD

42h 26m2 stops

R16 012Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 13

10:15 - 14:35

ORD

CPT

21h 20m1 stop

13:50 - 8:15

CPT

ORD

25h 25m2 stops

R19 825Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 29

9:45 - 14:35

ORD

CPT

20h 50m1 stop

13:50 - 7:40

CPT

ORD

25h 50m2 stops

R19 893Ethiopian Air

Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 22

11:23 - 19:15

STL

CPT

23h 52m2 stops

21:30 - 20:43

CPT

STL

31h 13m2 stops

R20 011Delta

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 1

9:45 - 19:15

STL

CPT

25h 30m2 stops

21:30 - 16:42

CPT

STL

27h 12m2 stops

R20 095Delta

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 1

13:35 - 7:35

STL

JNB

34h 00m2 stops

22:00 - 18:34

JNB

STL

28h 34m2 stops

R21 850American Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

18:53 - 10:25

STL

JNB

32h 32m2 stops

21:15 - 15:34

JNB

STL

25h 19m2 stops

R21 867American Airlines

Sat, Mar 21 - Wed, Apr 1

Turkish Airlines flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 20

ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m

1 stop

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

R14 696

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 2

ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 6

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

1 stop

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

R14 881

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 1

ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 14

JNB17:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R14 898

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Ethiopian Air flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 20

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 28

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 316

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 15

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 26

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 822

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 20

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 1

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 092

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

R14 696

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

R14 881

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/1

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

12:20-10:05

2 stops29h 45m

R15 978

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

8:15-15:50

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

1:15-12:41

2 stops42h 26m

R16 012

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R19 825

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R19 893

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 18/1

11:23-19:15

2 stops23h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

21:30-20:43

2 stops31h 13m

R20 011

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 18/1

9:45-19:15

2 stops25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

21:30-16:42

2 stops27h 12m

R20 095

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 26/1

13:35-7:35

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

22:00-18:34

2 stops28h 34m

R21 850

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 21/3

18:53-10:25

2 stops32h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

21:15-15:34

2 stops25h 19m

R21 867

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Illinois is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 602, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, then you should wait until April to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R17 024.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Illinois. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R16 842. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Illinois to South Africa on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around R26 584. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Illinois at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R19 024 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around R26 033.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R21 182 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Illinois for as low as R17 480 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	18h 37m
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The fastest flight from Illinois to South Africa takes 18h 37m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Illinois to South Africa.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Illinois to South Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to South Africa?
As of December 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Illinois to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

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

Flights from Illinois to South Africa with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from Illinois to South Africa?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to South Africa from Illinois.

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Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to South Africa from Illinois. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.