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

Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Delta 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 34% 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.

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 11 as of April 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

21:10 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

28h 10m

1 stop

R14 833Etihad Airways

Wed, Jun 24 - Fri, Jul 24

9:50 - 8:35

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

14:10 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

R15 163Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30

12:40 - 16:50

JNB

ORD

35h 10m

1 stop

19:20 - 9:00

ORD

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

R16 776Qatar Airways

Mon, May 25 - Mon, Aug 10

22:00 - 20:27

JNB

ORD

29h 27m

2 stops

13:20 - 8:35

ORD

JNB

36h 15m

2 stops

R17 830United Airlines

Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 21

19:50 - 16:50

JNB

ORD

28h 00m

1 stop

19:20 - 10:30

ORD

JNB

32h 10m

1 stop

R18 076Qatar Airways

Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 12

12:40 - 16:50

JNB

ORD

35h 10m

1 stop

19:20 - 10:30

ORD

JNB

32h 10m

1 stop

R18 093Qatar Airways

Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11

20:25 - 17:46

JNB

STL

28h 21m

2 stops

15:57 - 8:45

STL

JNB

33h 48m

2 stops

R20 990Delta

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

23:15 - 18:33

JNB

MDW

26h 18m

2 stops

13:16 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

25h 04m

2 stops

R22 439KLM

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10

20:25 - 18:33

JNB

MDW

29h 08m

2 stops

9:17 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

29h 03m

2 stops

R22 472Delta

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10

18:00 - 16:12

JNB

MDW

29h 12m

2 stops

13:16 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

25h 04m

2 stops

R25 847KLM

Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Qatar Airways

May 25

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m

1 stop

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 10

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 776

Qatar Airways

Jun 5

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 12

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 076

Qatar Airways

Jun 4

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m

1 stop

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 11

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 093

United Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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United Airlines

Aug 7

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 27m

2 stops

ORD20:27Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 21

ORD13:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 15m

2 stops

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 830

United Airlines

Aug 7

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m

1 stop

ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 21

ORD22:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 706

United Airlines

Jun 2

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

STL13:25Lambert-St Louis

Jun 9

STL13:05Lambert-St Louis

60h 30m

2 stops

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R27 214

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Wed 24/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R14 833

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/10

14:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R15 163

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

12:40-16:50

1 stop35h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/8

19:20-9:00

1 stop30h 40m

R16 776

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

22:00-20:27

2 stops29h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

13:20-8:35

2 stops36h 15m

R17 830

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

19:50-16:50

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/6

19:20-10:30

1 stop32h 10m

R18 076

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

12:40-16:50

1 stop35h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/6

19:20-10:30

1 stop32h 10m

R18 093

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:25-17:46

2 stops28h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/6

15:57-8:45

2 stops33h 48m

R20 990

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

23:15-18:33

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/6

13:16-21:20

2 stops25h 04m

R22 439

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

20:25-18:33

2 stops29h 08m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/6

9:17-21:20

2 stops29h 03m

R22 472

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

18:00-16:12

2 stops29h 12m

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/6

13:16-21:20

2 stops25h 04m

R25 847

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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 March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 282.

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 328 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 261 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	26h 18m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Illinois takes 26h 18m

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 11 as of April 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 164	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 433 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 597	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 325 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 004 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 280	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 634 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 205	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 906 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 473	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 434 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 557	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 505 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 771	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 596	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 560 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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