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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa 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 50m 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 23h 55m.

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 June 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.

R11 528 Cheap Flights from Illinois to South Africa in 2026

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20:15 - 12:05

ORD

CPT

31h 50m

1 stop

17:20 - 10:00

CPT

ORD

24h 40m

1 stop

R17 837Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 8

20:15 - 12:05

ORD

CPT

31h 50m

1 stop

17:20 - 10:00

CPT

ORD

24h 40m

1 stop

R18 233Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 8

19:20 - 10:35

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

12:05 - 15:05

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

2 stops

R20 034Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

19:20 - 10:35

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

12:05 - 15:05

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

2 stops

R20 050Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

7:00 - 10:55

ORD

JNB

43h 55m

2 stops

12:05 - 17:34

JNB

ORD

37h 29m

2 stops

R21 553Kenya Airways

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 20

9:45 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

14:30 - 7:40

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

R21 603Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 5

10:22 - 8:15

STL

JNB

38h 53m

2 stops

9:45 - 0:27

JNB

STL

45h 42m

2 stops

R21 718Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

9:45 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

14:30 - 7:40

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

R21 735Ethiopian Air

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 13

10:22 - 8:15

STL

JNB

38h 53m

2 stops

9:45 - 0:27

JNB

STL

45h 42m

2 stops

R21 735Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

6:20 - 0:15

ORD

JNB

34h 55m

2 stops

1:35 - 11:56

JNB

ORD

42h 21m

2 stops

R21 834Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Nov 1

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Delta flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Delta

Jul 1

STL19:12Lambert-St Louis

39h 38m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Jul 8

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

40h 04m

2 stops

STL8:19Lambert-St Louis

R25 451

Delta

Jul 23

STL7:08Lambert-St Louis

27h 42m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Jul 30

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

31h 38m

2 stops

STL23:53Lambert-St Louis

R27 234

Delta

Oct 4

MDW17:11Chicago Midway

19h 29m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

1 stop

MDW16:25Chicago Midway

R33 444

Kenya Airways flights from Illinois to South Africa

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Illinois to South Africa flight tickets

Kenya Airways

Dec 6

ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 20

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 29m

2 stops

ORD17:34Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 553

Kenya Airways

Oct 11

ORD6:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 55m

2 stops

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 1

JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 21m

2 stops

ORD11:56Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 834

Kenya Airways

Aug 13

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 24

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 02m

2 stops

ORD12:17Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 850

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

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Thu 26/11

20:15-12:05

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

17:20-10:00

1 stop24h 40m

R17 837

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

20:15-12:05

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

17:20-10:00

1 stop24h 40m

R18 233

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

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

R20 034

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

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

R20 050

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/12

7:00-10:55

2 stops43h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

12:05-17:34

2 stops37h 29m

R21 553

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/11

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R21 603

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/9

10:22-8:15

2 stops38h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

9:45-0:27

2 stops45h 42m

R21 718

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R21 735

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/9

10:22-8:15

2 stops38h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

9:45-0:27

2 stops45h 42m

R21 735

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/10

6:20-0:15

2 stops34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

1:35-11:56

2 stops42h 21m

R21 834

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 968, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in September, then you should wait until February to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 150.

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 870 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 679 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 40m
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The fastest flight from Illinois to South Africa takes 17h 40m

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 June 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?

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