Which airlines fly to Illinois?

Etihad Airways, United Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Johannesburg according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Egyptair, RwandAir, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Illinois

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 10 as of July 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.

R10 312 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Illinois in 2026

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

Return

One-way

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

9:45 - 15:40

JNB

ORD

36h 55m

1 stop

21:10 - 8:15

ORD

JNB

28h 05m

1 stop

R16 741Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

9:45 - 15:40

JNB

ORD

36h 55m

1 stop

21:20 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

28h 00m

1 stop

R16 858Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Oct 29

17:55 - 9:40

JNB

ORD

22h 45m

1 stop

20:10 - 10:15

ORD

JNB

31h 05m

1 stop

R16 942Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

18:00 - 9:40

JNB

ORD

22h 40m

1 stop

21:15 - 11:00

ORD

JNB

30h 45m

1 stop

R17 126Turkish Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30

20:15 - 20:56

JNB

ORD

31h 41m

2 stops

18:25 - 8:45

ORD

JNB

31h 20m

2 stops

R17 511Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

20:15 - 20:56

JNB

ORD

31h 41m

2 stops

13:15 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

35h 05m

2 stops

R17 511Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Nov 12

23:15 - 20:30

JNB

ORD

28h 15m

2 stops

17:25 - 22:00

ORD

JNB

21h 35m

1 stop

R17 595KLM

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Oct 29

22:00 - 11:17

JNB

STL

20h 17m

1 stop

17:20 - 18:30

STL

JNB

18h 10m

1 stop

R17 762United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, May 4

22:00 - 11:17

JNB

STL

20h 17m

1 stop

9:23 - 18:30

STL

JNB

26h 07m

2 stops

R17 762United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, May 2

23:15 - 14:30

JNB

ORD

22h 15m

1 stop

16:25 - 22:00

ORD

JNB

21h 35m

1 stop

R17 762KLM

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Nov 12

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Virgin Atlantic flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Johannesburg to Illinois flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 7

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 41m

2 stops

ORD20:56Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 14

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

2 stops

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 511

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 7

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 27m

2 stops

STL23:42Lambert-St Louis

May 1

STL17:15Lambert-St Louis

33h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 453

Virgin Atlantic

Sept 10

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 29m

1 stop

MDW15:24Chicago Midway

Sept 17

MDW13:00Chicago Midway

23h 40m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R25 279

Kenya Airways flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Johannesburg to Illinois flight tickets

Kenya Airways

Sept 8

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 59m

2 stops

ORD16:59Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 15

ORD6:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 20m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 030

Kenya Airways

Sept 9

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 37m

2 stops

ORD11:47Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 3

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 047

Kenya Airways

Sept 7

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 49m

2 stops

ORD16:59Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 3

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 599

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/9

21:10-8:15

1 stop28h 05m

R16 741

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

21:20-8:20

1 stop28h 00m

R16 858

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

20:10-10:15

1 stop31h 05m

R16 942

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/10

21:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

R17 126

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:15-20:56

2 stops31h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/9

18:25-8:45

2 stops31h 20m

R17 511

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

20:15-20:56

2 stops31h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

13:15-8:20

2 stops35h 05m

R17 511

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

23:15-20:30

2 stops28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

17:25-22:00

1 stop21h 35m

R17 595

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

22:00-11:17

1 stop20h 17m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/5

17:20-18:30

1 stop18h 10m

R17 762

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

22:00-11:17

1 stop20h 17m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/5

9:23-18:30

2 stops26h 07m

R17 762

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

16:25-22:00

1 stop21h 35m

R17 762

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Illinois

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

Prices

Airlines

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 November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R15 904.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 R19 757 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 653 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Illinois flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Johannesburg to Illinois

Fastest flight time	20h 49m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Illinois takes 20h 49m

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

Search flight deals

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Illinois

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 10 as of July 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Illinois with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 389	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 496 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 666	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 455 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 765	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 009 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 052 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 558	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 126 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 911	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 551 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 058	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 743 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 802	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 640 reviews	Search Emirates flights

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Johannesburg to Illinois?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from Johannesburg to Illinois. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Illinois with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Illinois from Johannesburg which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Johannesburg and Illinois by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of Johannesburg to Illinois flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.