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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 9 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?

Qatar Airways and Delta 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 12 as of March 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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9:50 - 8:35

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

14:00 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

35h 20m

1 stop

R14 217Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

18:00 - 9:40

JNB

ORD

22h 40m

1 stop

11:50 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

39h 00m

1 stop

R14 300Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 18 - Mon, Nov 16

8:20 - 8:15

JNB

ORD

30h 55m

2 stops

10:15 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

R14 900Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

9:45 - 8:35

JNB

ORD

29h 50m

1 stop

14:00 - 8:15

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35h 15m

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R15 000Etihad Airways

Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17

8:20 - 8:15

JNB

ORD

30h 55m

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10:15 - 13:05

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19h 50m

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R15 549Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 18

19:25 - 14:00

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ORD

25h 35m

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19:40 - 7:35

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27h 55m

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R15 932American Airlines

Mon, May 18 - Mon, Nov 16

21:55 - 23:58

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33h 03m

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18:50 - 19:40

STL

JNB

17h 50m

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R16 048Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 14

20:25 - 22:28

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33h 03m

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17:21 - 19:40

MDW

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19h 19m

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R20 493Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

20:55 - 23:46

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STL

33h 51m

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16:30 - 8:50

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JNB

33h 20m

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R21 808Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 14

20:55 - 0:05

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STL

34h 10m

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14:33 - 8:50

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JNB

35h 17m

2 stops

R22 275Qatar Airways

Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 13

British Airways flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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British Airways

May 26

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m

2 stops

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 8

ORD22:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

2 stops

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 965

British Airways

May 26

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

1 stop

ORD15:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 8

ORD22:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

2 stops

JNB7:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 265

British Airways

Jun 10

JNB19:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m

2 stops

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 21

ORD22:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 55m

2 stops

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 281

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Etihad Airways

Apr 26

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m

1 stop

ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

May 3

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

58h 10m

2 stops

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 084

Etihad Airways

Apr 10

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m

1 stop

ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 17

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 234

Etihad Airways

Apr 10

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m

1 stop

ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 17

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 000

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Wed 22/4

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R14 217

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JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R14 300

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R14 900

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:45-8:35

1 stop29h 50m

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1 stop35h 15m

R15 000

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JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R15 549

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:25-14:00

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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19:40-7:35

2 stops27h 55m

R15 932

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21:55-23:58

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Tue 14/4

18:50-19:40

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R16 048

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

20:25-22:28

2 stops33h 03m

Chicago Midway

Wed 29/4

17:21-19:40

1 stop19h 19m

R20 493

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

20:55-23:46

2 stops33h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 14/4

16:30-8:50

2 stops33h 20m

R21 808

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

20:55-0:05

2 stops34h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 13/4

14:33-8:50

2 stops35h 17m

R22 275

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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 R16 465.

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 R18 372 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 665 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	25h 35m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Illinois takes 25h 35m

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 March 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 R13 315	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 426 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 127	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 255 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 483	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 971 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 455	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 419 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 281	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 784 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 549	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 471 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 658	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 283 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 443	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 442	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 541 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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