How long is the flight from Illinois to South Africa?

On average, it takes 19h 12m 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 33h 10m.

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

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways 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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7:00 - 15:50ORD-JNB

24h 50m2 stops

17:00 - 17:53JNB-ORD

32h 53m2 stops

R16 480Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13

9:45 - 20:10ORD-JNB

26h 25m1 stop

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31h 20m2 stops

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7:30 - 0:15ORD-JNB

33h 45m2 stops

1:15 - 17:41JNB-ORD

47h 26m2 stops

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7:00 - 0:25ORD-JNB

33h 25m2 stops

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20:20 - 11:50ORD-CPT

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33h 10m1 stop

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18:50 - 15:35ORD-JNB

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15:06 - 10:25BMI-JNB

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32h 44m2 stops

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17:49 - 7:35STL-JNB

29h 46m2 stops

22:00 - 21:48JNB-STL

30h 48m2 stops

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American Airlines flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Mar 4

BMI15:06Bloomington-Normal

35h 19m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 8

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 44m

2 stops

BMI21:19Bloomington-Normal

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Jan 30

STL15:37Lambert-St Louis

31h 58m

2 stops

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 20

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 13m

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STL21:48Lambert-St Louis

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 12

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 19

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 20

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 30

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

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ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 600

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 20

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 30

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

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ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

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17:00-17:53

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

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8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

R16 600

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/4

7:30-0:15

2 stops33h 45m

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Mon 13/4

1:15-17:41

2 stops47h 26m

R16 944

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

7:00-0:25

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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1:35-17:53

2 stops48h 18m

R16 995

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

R17 339

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

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17:15-18:25

1 stop33h 10m

R17 666

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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18:50-3:55

1 stop25h 05m

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Wed 12/11

3:10-14:30

2 stops43h 20m

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/11

18:50-15:35

1 stop36h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

3:10-14:30

2 stops43h 20m

R18 095

BloomingtonJohannesburg

BMI - JNB

BMIJNB

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 4/3

15:06-10:25

2 stops35h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

19:35-21:19

2 stops32h 44m

R20 914

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/3

17:49-7:35

2 stops29h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-21:48

2 stops30h 48m

R20 914

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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 689, 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 R16 978.

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 154. 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 076. 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 376 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 515.

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 463 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 738 on momondo.

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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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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.