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

Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways 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 33% 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

R15 120Etihad Airways

Wed, Jun 24 - Fri, Jul 24

12:40 - 16:50

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ORD

35h 10m

1 stop

19:20 - 9:00

ORD

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

R17 031Qatar Airways

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Aug 20

19:50 - 16:50

JNB

ORD

28h 00m

1 stop

19:20 - 15:20

ORD

JNB

37h 00m

1 stop

R17 357Qatar Airways

Mon, May 18 - Sun, Jul 26

17:00 - 12:41

JNB

ORD

26h 41m

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6:00 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

25h 50m

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R17 537Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

20:25 - 17:46

JNB

STL

28h 21m

2 stops

15:57 - 8:45

STL

JNB

33h 48m

2 stops

R20 819Delta

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

20:25 - 18:33

JNB

MDW

29h 08m

2 stops

9:22 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

28h 58m

2 stops

R23 024Delta

Sun, May 24 - Sat, Jun 6

23:15 - 17:56

JNB

MDW

25h 41m

2 stops

13:16 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

25h 04m

2 stops

R23 497KLM

Sun, May 31 - Sun, Jun 7

23:15 - 17:56

JNB

MDW

25h 41m

2 stops

13:22 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

24h 58m

2 stops

R24 526KLM

Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 26

18:00 - 21:16

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STL

34h 16m

2 stops

17:32 - 10:30

STL

JNB

33h 58m

2 stops

R26 583Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 17

19:00 - 13:25

JNB

STL

25h 25m

1 stop

13:05 - 8:35

STL

JNB

60h 30m

2 stops

R26 991United Airlines

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Etihad Airways

Jun 24

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 24

ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 120

Etihad Airways

Aug 20

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 50m

1 stop

ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 25

ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 880

Etihad Airways

Jun 18

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 22

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 484

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Qatar Airways

May 28

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m

1 stop

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 20

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 031

Qatar Airways

May 18

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 26

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 357

Qatar Airways

Jun 1

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m

1 stop

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 8

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 994

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R15 120

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JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

12:40-16:50

1 stop35h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/8

19:20-9:00

1 stop30h 40m

R17 031

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:50-16:50

1 stop28h 00m

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1 stop37h 00m

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

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Mon 7/9

17:00-12:41

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2 stops25h 50m

R17 537

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:25-17:46

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Lambert-St Louis

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2 stops33h 48m

R20 819

JohannesburgChicago

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

20:25-18:33

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JohannesburgChicago

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

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JNB - MDW

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Mon 18/5

23:15-17:56

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

Tue 26/5

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R24 526

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

18:00-21:16

2 stops34h 16m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 17/8

17:32-10:30

2 stops33h 58m

R26 583

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:00-13:25

1 stop25h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/6

13:05-8:35

2 stops60h 30m

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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

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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 149.

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 148 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 137 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	24h 25m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Illinois takes 24h 25m

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 057	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 431 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 308 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 344	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 002 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 155	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 603 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 073	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 893 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 339	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 422 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 341	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 502 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 626	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 436	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 561 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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