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

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

How long is the flight from Illinois to South Africa?

On average, it takes 20h 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 29h 09m.

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 February 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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18:25 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

37h 25m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:57

JNB

ORD

26h 57m

2 stops

R14 151Kenya Airways

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17

10:36 - 0:25

ORD

JNB

53h 49m

2 stops

17:00 - 17:41

JNB

ORD

31h 41m

2 stops

R14 167Kenya Airways

Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Apr 18

6:04 - 0:25

ORD

JNB

35h 21m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:57

JNB

ORD

26h 57m

2 stops

R15 683Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Apr 7

20:10 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R15 764Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

12:20 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

44h 30m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:57

JNB

ORD

26h 57m

2 stops

R15 764Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31

9:45 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

14:30 - 8:40

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

R15 861Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11

10:15 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

8:20 - 8:40

JNB

ORD

31h 20m

2 stops

R15 877Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

11:50 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

40h 00m

1 stop

17:15 - 19:25

CPT

ORD

33h 10m

1 stop

R15 942Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18

7:12 - 15:50

STL

JNB

49h 38m

2 stops

14:45 - 17:21

JNB

STL

33h 36m

2 stops

R20 944Qatar Airways

Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 27

18:11 - 8:50

STL

JNB

31h 39m

2 stops

20:40 - 19:30

JNB

STL

29h 50m

2 stops

R24 009Qatar Airways

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 10

Ethiopian Air flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 11

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 31

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 651

Ethiopian Air

Feb 11

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 18

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 667

Ethiopian Air

Feb 11

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 1

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 683

KLM flights from Illinois to South Africa

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KLM

Feb 10

ORD13:58Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 57m

2 stops

CPT21:55Cape Town Intl

Mar 3

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

R22 493

KLM

Feb 20

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 30m

1 stop

CPT5:50Cape Town Intl

Mar 9

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

27h 32m

2 stops

ORD20:17Chicago O'Hare Intl

R22 589

KLM

Feb 20

ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 45m

1 stop

CPT6:10Cape Town Intl

Mar 9

CPT7:55Cape Town Intl

39h 15m

1 stop

ORD16:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

R22 622

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ChicagoJohannesburg

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Tue 3/3

18:25-15:50

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

17:00-12:57

2 stops26h 57m

R14 151

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

10:36-0:25

2 stops53h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

17:00-17:41

2 stops31h 41m

R14 167

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

6:04-0:25

2 stops35h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

17:00-12:57

2 stops26h 57m

R15 683

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R15 764

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

12:20-15:50

2 stops44h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

17:00-12:57

2 stops26h 57m

R15 764

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/3

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R15 861

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

8:20-8:40

2 stops31h 20m

R15 877

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-19:25

1 stop33h 10m

R15 942

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 19/4

7:12-15:50

2 stops49h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:45-17:21

2 stops33h 36m

R20 944

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/5

18:11-8:50

2 stops31h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

20:40-19:30

2 stops29h 50m

R24 009

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 603, 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 R16 280.

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 R19 939 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 958 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	19h 10m
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The fastest flight from Illinois to South Africa takes 19h 10m

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 February 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.

Why use momondo?

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.