How long is the flight from Illinois to South Africa?

On average, it takes 21h 27m 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 Peoria and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 23h 56m.

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

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish 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 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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10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB

26h 55m1 stop

8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD

30h 55m2 stops

R15 416Ethiopian Air

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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 22

10:15 - 13:05ORD-JNB

19h 50m1 stop

8:20 - 7:40JNB-ORD

31h 20m2 stops

R15 574Ethiopian Air

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Thu, Sep 11 - Wed, Feb 25

7:00 - 0:25ORD-JNB

34h 25m2 stops

17:00 - 12:10JNB-ORD

26h 10m2 stops

R16 769

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Wed, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 19

7:30 - 15:50ORD-JNB

24h 20m2 stops

17:00 - 17:37JNB-ORD

32h 37m2 stops

R17 226Kenya Airways

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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Mar 1

7:00 - 0:25ORD-JNB

34h 25m2 stops

12:10 - 12:17JNB-ORD

31h 07m2 stops

R17 244

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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 21

11:54 - 11:00ORD-CPT

40h 06m2 stops

18:55 - 14:40CPT-ORD

26h 45m1 stop

R17 824American Airlines

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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 5

7:00 - 0:25ORD-JNB

34h 25m2 stops

1:25 - 12:17JNB-ORD

41h 52m2 stops

R17 859Kenya Airways

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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 18

23:45 - 11:50ORD-CPT

29h 05m1 stop

16:35 - 9:40CPT-ORD

24h 05m1 stop

R17 894Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 18

23:45 - 11:50ORD-CPT

29h 05m1 stop

16:35 - 9:40CPT-ORD

24h 05m1 stop

R17 912Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 18

18:35 - 8:05ORD-CPT

29h 30m2 stops

18:55 - 17:00CPT-ORD

30h 05m1 stop

R17 929American Airlines

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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17

Ethiopian Air flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 8

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 22

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 416

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 11

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 25

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 574

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 22

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 2

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 609

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Kenya Airways flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Feb 1

ORD7:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 20m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 1

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 37m

2 stops

ORD17:37Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 226

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Kenya Airways

Oct 1

ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 18

JNB1:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 52m

2 stops

ORD12:17Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 859

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Kenya Airways

Oct 31

ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

44h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 11

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 36m

2 stops

ORD17:36Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 929

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/10

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

R15 416

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/9

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

R15 574

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/10

7:00-0:25

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

17:00-12:10

2 stops26h 10m

R16 769

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

7:30-15:50

2 stops24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

17:00-17:37

2 stops32h 37m

R17 226

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/10

7:00-0:25

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

12:10-12:17

2 stops31h 07m

R17 244

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

11:54-11:00

2 stops40h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

18:55-14:40

1 stop26h 45m

R17 824

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/10

7:00-0:25

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

1:25-12:17

2 stops41h 52m

R17 859

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

23:45-11:50

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R17 894

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

23:45-11:50

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R17 912

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

18:35-8:05

2 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

18:55-17:00

1 stop30h 05m

R17 929

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to South Africa

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 978, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R17 349.

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 R17 546. 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 R27 695. 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 819 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 R27 122.

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 854 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 R18 914 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 37% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to South Africa flight.

Cheap Illinois to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Illinois to South Africa

Best price found	R10 072
Fastest flight time	17h 46m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Africa	2 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Illinois in the past 72 hours is R10 072. The best return flight deal from Illinois to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 416.

The fastest flight from Illinois to South Africa takes 17h 46m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.

There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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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 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?

It is quick and easy to find Illinois to South Africa flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to South Africa that suits you.

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.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Illinois to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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.