What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to Illinois?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Illinois

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

British Airways, KLM and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Johannesburg according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?

The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois is 12 as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Illinois?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:20 - 8:15

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ORD

30h 55m

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10:15 - 13:05

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19h 50m

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R13 350Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, May 4

18:00 - 9:40

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22h 40m

1 stop

20:10 - 10:30

ORD

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31h 20m

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R13 606Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, May 4

9:50 - 8:35

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29h 45m

1 stop

14:00 - 8:20

ORD

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35h 20m

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R13 638Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15

9:50 - 8:35

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ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

14:00 - 8:20

ORD

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35h 20m

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R13 829Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 30

9:50 - 8:35

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29h 45m

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14:00 - 8:20

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35h 20m

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R14 229Etihad Airways

Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17

14:55 - 12:35

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STL

28h 40m

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12:27 - 8:50

STL

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37h 23m

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R20 416Qatar Airways

Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17

21:55 - 17:22

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MDW

26h 27m

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17:21 - 19:40

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19h 19m

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R23 342Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15

13:45 - 12:44

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29h 59m

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10:33 - 3:55

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JNB

34h 22m

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R23 870Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

20:25 - 17:22

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27h 57m

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17:21 - 19:40

MDW

JNB

19h 19m

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R24 317Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15

23:15 - 18:40

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26h 25m

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13:24 - 21:20

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JNB

24h 56m

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R26 859KLM

Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Etihad Airways

Apr 8

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 15

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 638

Etihad Airways

Apr 22

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 30

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 829

Etihad Airways

Apr 10

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 17

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 229

American Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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American Airlines

May 11

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m

2 stops

ORD19:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 8

ORD21:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 00m

2 stops

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 332

American Airlines

May 13

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m

2 stops

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 6

ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 40m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 396

American Airlines

May 11

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m

2 stops

ORD16:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 6

ORD20:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 55m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 540

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R13 350

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18:00-9:40

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1 stop31h 20m

R13 606

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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R13 638

JohannesburgChicago

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9:50-8:35

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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R13 829

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:50-8:35

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R14 229

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

14:55-12:35

2 stops28h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 17/4

12:27-8:50

2 stops37h 23m

R20 416

JohannesburgChicago

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21:55-17:22

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Chicago Midway

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R23 342

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

13:45-12:44

2 stops29h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 22/3

10:33-3:55

2 stops34h 22m

R23 870

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

20:25-17:22

2 stops27h 57m

Chicago Midway

Wed 15/4

17:21-19:40

1 stop19h 19m

R24 317

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

23:15-18:40

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 15/4

13:24-21:20

2 stops24h 56m

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

If you are unable to visit Illinois during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R15 860.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around R17 624 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Johannesburg for as low as R15 220 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	26h 03m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Illinois takes 26h 03m

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Illinois. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Illinois.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?
The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois is 12 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Illinois?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The required travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 787	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 416 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 567	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 236 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 962 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R14 720	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 679 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 842	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 346 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 582	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 764 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R15 893	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 460 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R15 998	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 238 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 751	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 742 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R17 711	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 534 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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