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?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air 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 August 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.

R9 932 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Illinois in 2026

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18:50 - 11:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

11:45 - 11:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R15 845Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25

18:50 - 10:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

11:45 - 22:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R15 845Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

20:15 - 22:32JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 17m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

15:40 - 19:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 153Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

20:15 - 22:33JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

33h 18m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:59 - 19:40MDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 331Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12

9:45 - 15:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20:25 - 8:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 542Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 22

9:45 - 15:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:10 - 8:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 623Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 29

20:40 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 00m1 stop Zurich

21:50 - 10:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Zurich

R17 238SWISS

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25

19:45 - 16:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

7:00 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R17 303United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25

19:45 - 16:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

7:00 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m1 stop Newark

R17 303United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25

19:40 - 18:13JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-STL Lambert-St Louis

30h 33m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:45 - 11:25STL Lambert-St Louis-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 40m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

R19 669Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 30

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10:25 - 9:38JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 13m2 stops Cape Town Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:45 - 18:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R17 611United Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Sep 12

10:25 - 9:38JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 13m2 stops Cape Town Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15:55 - 18:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m1 stop Newark

R17 611United Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Sep 12

12:10 - 16:17JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 07m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

7:00 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R21 289Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Sep 20

12:10 - 17:06JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 56m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

7:00 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R21 370Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Sep 11

8:20 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 - 20:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R22 974Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 21

23:15 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16:15 - 21:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R23 233KLM

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Sep 20

19:10 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:35 - 16:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R23 395Emirates

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 21

23:15 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

16:20 - 21:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R23 525KLM

Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 28

13:30 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:35 - 10:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R27 624Emirates

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17

8:20 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 - 20:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R27 640Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17

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Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 27

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD11:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 25

ORD11:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 15m

1 stop

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 845

Turkish Airlines

Feb 3

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 8

ORD11:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 15m

1 stop

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 526

Turkish Airlines

Feb 3

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 8

ORD11:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 15m

1 stop

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 655

Virgin Atlantic flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Virgin Atlantic

Sept 23

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 17m

2 stops

ORD22:32Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 30

ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 00m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 153

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 6

JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 18m

2 stops

MDW22:33Chicago Midway

Oct 12

MDW10:59Chicago Midway

25h 41m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 331

Virgin Atlantic

Oct 6

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 24m

1 stop

MDW16:19Chicago Midway

Oct 12

MDW10:59Chicago Midway

25h 41m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tue 27/10

18:50-11:00

1 stop23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

11:45-11:00

1 stop39h 15m

R15 845

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

18:50-10:00

1 stop23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

11:45-22:25

1 stop26h 40m

R15 845

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

20:15-22:32

2 stops33h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

15:40-19:40

1 stop21h 00m

R16 153

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

20:15-22:33

2 stops33h 18m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/10

10:59-19:40

1 stop25h 41m

R16 331

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

20:25-8:20

1 stop28h 55m

R16 542

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

14:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R16 623

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

20:40-13:40

1 stop24h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

21:50-10:00

2 stops28h 10m

R17 238

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

19:45-16:20

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

7:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

R17 303

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

19:45-16:20

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

7:00-18:35

1 stop27h 35m

R17 303

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STL Lambert-St Louis

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

19:40-18:13

2 stops30h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 30/12

17:45-11:25

2 stops33h 40m

R19 669

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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 November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R15 651.

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 R18 999 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 148 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	22h 45m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Illinois takes 22h 45m

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

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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 August 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 958	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 502 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 381	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 987	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 111 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R15 058	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 025 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 024	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 159 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 366	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 557 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 509	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 744 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 131	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 654 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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