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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and SWISS 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 19h 42m 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 31h 28m.

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 May 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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6:00 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

26h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:41

JNB

ORD

26h 41m

2 stops

R16 953Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 28

6:00 - 15:50

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JNB

26h 50m

2 stops

1:15 - 11:47

JNB

ORD

41h 32m

2 stops

R17 476Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 27

11:25 - 10:30

ORD

JNB

40h 05m

1 stop

17:50 - 18:15

JNB

ORD

31h 25m

1 stop

R17 804Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

11:25 - 10:30

ORD

JNB

40h 05m

1 stop

17:50 - 9:40

JNB

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

R17 836Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

16:05 - 8:20

MLI

JNB

57h 15m

2 stops

9:50 - 15:40

JNB

MLI

36h 50m

2 stops

R21 060Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

16:05 - 8:20

MLI

JNB

57h 15m

2 stops

9:50 - 21:13

JNB

MLI

42h 23m

2 stops

R21 076Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

18:49 - 13:05

STL

JNB

35h 16m

2 stops

8:20 - 12:20

JNB

STL

36h 00m

3 stops

R22 516Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 6

19:20 - 10:35

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

17:00 - 15:05

DUR

ORD

53h 05m

2 stops

R22 843Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

7:44 - 4:00

STL

JNB

37h 16m

2 stops

12:40 - 20:08

JNB

STL

38h 28m

2 stops

R23 367Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 6

18:30 - 20:10

MLI

JNB

42h 40m

2 stops

14:30 - 13:54

JNB

MLI

30h 24m

3 stops

R33 594Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

Qatar Airways flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Nov 3

ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 50m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

53h 40m

2 stops

ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 800

Qatar Airways

Aug 22

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 2

JNB3:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 55m

2 stops

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 340

Qatar Airways

Sept 21

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 29

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 994

Kenya Airways flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Sept 2

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 27

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 32m

2 stops

ORD11:47Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 476

Kenya Airways

Oct 14

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 36m

2 stops

ORD12:36Chicago O'Hare Intl

R18 131

Kenya Airways

Aug 27

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 8

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 41m

2 stops

ORD12:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

R18 654

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Wed 2/9

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

17:00-12:41

2 stops26h 41m

R16 953

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

1:15-11:47

2 stops41h 32m

R17 476

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

17:50-18:15

1 stop31h 25m

R17 804

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

R17 836

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fri 7/8

16:05-8:20

2 stops57h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

9:50-15:40

2 stops36h 50m

R21 060

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fri 7/8

16:05-8:20

2 stops57h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

9:50-21:13

2 stops42h 23m

R21 076

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 24/10

18:49-13:05

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

8:20-12:20

3 stops36h 00m

R22 516

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 30/9

17:00-15:05

2 stops53h 05m

R22 843

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 23/9

7:44-4:00

2 stops37h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

12:40-20:08

2 stops38h 28m

R23 367

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fri 7/8

18:30-20:10

2 stops42h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

14:30-13:54

3 stops30h 24m

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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 R9 065, 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 October to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 473.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois 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 215 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 822 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	19h 15m
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The fastest flight from Illinois to South Africa takes 19h 15m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 May 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.

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