How long is the flight from Illinois to South Africa?

On average, it takes 19h 34m 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 30h 40m.

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

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Ethiopian Air 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 March 2026, 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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11:25 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R14 557Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 18

20:10 - 11:50

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CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R14 608Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 18

17:57 - 0:15

ORD

JNB

47h 18m

2 stops

17:00 - 20:49

JNB

ORD

34h 49m

2 stops

R16 729Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

19:20 - 16:10

ORD

JNB

37h 50m

1 stop

20:40 - 15:05

JNB

ORD

25h 25m

1 stop

R16 746Qatar Airways

Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14

8:31 - 0:15

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JNB

32h 44m

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1:15 - 7:41

JNB

ORD

61h 26m

2 stops

R16 882Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, Apr 29

6:00 - 15:50

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26h 50m

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12:10 - 12:41

JNB

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31h 31m

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R16 932Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

19:20 - 4:00

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25h 40m

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20:55 - 15:05

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ORD

25h 10m

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R17 204Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

6:00 - 15:50

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JNB

26h 50m

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17:00 - 12:41

JNB

ORD

26h 41m

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R17 272Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

11:33 - 8:20

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JNB

37h 47m

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9:50 - 18:04

JNB

MLI

39h 14m

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R25 501Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

6:00 - 8:20

MLI

JNB

43h 20m

2 stops

9:50 - 23:23

JNB

MLI

44h 33m

2 stops

R25 518Etihad Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 24

Etihad Airways flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Aug 7

MLI11:33Moline Quad-City

37h 47m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 27

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 14m

2 stops

MLI18:04Moline Quad-City

R25 501

Etihad Airways

Aug 12

MLI6:00Moline Quad-City

43h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 24

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 33m

2 stops

MLI23:23Moline Quad-City

R25 518

Qatar Airways flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

May 6

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 50m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 14

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 746

Qatar Airways

Sept 7

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 204

Qatar Airways

Apr 23

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 1

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

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11:25-11:50

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20:10-11:50

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16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R14 608

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

17:57-0:15

2 stops47h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

17:00-20:49

2 stops34h 49m

R16 729

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

19:20-16:10

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R16 746

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

8:31-0:15

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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6:00-15:50

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12:10-12:41

2 stops31h 31m

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/9

19:20-4:00

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Thu 17/9

20:55-15:05

1 stop25h 10m

R17 204

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

6:00-15:50

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

17:00-12:41

2 stops26h 41m

R17 272

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fri 7/8

11:33-8:20

2 stops37h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

9:50-18:04

2 stops39h 14m

R25 501

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Wed 12/8

6:00-8:20

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

9:50-23:23

2 stops44h 33m

R25 518

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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 R17 238, 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 September to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R17 340.

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 755 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 R16 050 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	17h 29m
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The fastest flight from Illinois to South Africa takes 17h 29m

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 March 2026, 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.

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