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

KLM, Kenya Airways, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Illinois

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

KLM, British Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Johannesburg according to our data. KLM 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 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 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.

R13 547 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Illinois in 2026

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9:45 - 8:35

JNB

ORD

29h 50m

1 stop

14:00 - 8:20

ORD

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35h 20m

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R16 959Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17

14:30 - 8:15

JNB

ORD

24h 45m

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10:15 - 20:10

ORD

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26h 55m

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R17 106Ethiopian Air

Fri, Jul 17 - Fri, Aug 21

23:55 - 14:25

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22h 30m

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13:30 - 22:00

ORD

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24h 30m

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R17 238KLM

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Feb 13

23:15 - 20:31

JNB

ORD

28h 16m

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11:23 - 21:20

ORD

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26h 57m

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R17 369KLM

Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Aug 27

23:15 - 23:20

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STL

31h 05m

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15:58 - 19:40

STL

JNB

20h 42m

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R19 911Delta

Fri, Jul 10 - Sun, Aug 2

23:15 - 23:20

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31h 05m

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15:58 - 19:40

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20h 42m

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R19 927Delta

Fri, Jul 10 - Sun, Aug 2

22:00 - 16:07

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25h 07m

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6:01 - 18:30

STL

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29h 29m

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R21 338United Airlines

Fri, Jul 10 - Sun, Aug 2

22:00 - 23:44

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32h 44m

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10:53 - 18:30

STL

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24h 37m

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R23 142United Airlines

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18

21:15 - 19:30

JNB

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29h 15m

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17:11 - 9:25

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JNB

33h 14m

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R23 421British Airways

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18

21:15 - 22:40

JNB

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32h 25m

2 stops

21:35 - 9:25

STL

JNB

28h 50m

1 stop

R23 946British Airways

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18

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KLM flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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KLM

Nov 14

JNB23:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m

1 stop

ORD14:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 13

ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 30m

2 stops

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 238

KLM

Jul 14

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 16m

2 stops

ORD20:31Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 27

ORD11:23Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 57m

2 stops

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 369

KLM

Jul 27

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 16m

2 stops

ORD17:06Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 28

ORD17:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 730

Air France flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Air France

Jul 16

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

1 stop

ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 8

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 50m

1 stop

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 484

Air France

Aug 4

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m

2 stops

ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 10

ORD17:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 861

Air France

Aug 3

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

1 stop

ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 1

ORD17:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 927

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9:45-8:35

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/10

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R16 959

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R17 106

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

23:55-14:25

1 stop22h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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13:30-22:00

2 stops24h 30m

R17 238

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

23:15-20:31

2 stops28h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/8

11:23-21:20

2 stops26h 57m

R17 369

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

23:15-23:20

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Sun 2/8

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1 stop20h 42m

R19 911

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

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1 stop20h 42m

R19 927

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

22:00-16:07

1 stop25h 07m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/8

6:01-18:30

1 stop29h 29m

R21 338

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

22:00-23:44

1 stop32h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 18/8

10:53-18:30

2 stops24h 37m

R23 142

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

21:15-19:30

2 stops29h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 18/8

17:11-9:25

2 stops33h 14m

R23 421

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

21:15-22:40

2 stops32h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 18/8

21:35-9:25

1 stop28h 50m

R23 946

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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 July, then departing from Johannesburg during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 137.

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 319 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 286 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	22h 01m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Illinois takes 22h 01m

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 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 117	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 469 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 389	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 430 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 466	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 222	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 906 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 156	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 089 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 568	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 531 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 712	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 738 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 831	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 8 453 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 522	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 603 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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