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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Illinois

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

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

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 8 as of November 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.

R10 347 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Illinois in 2026/27

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8:20 - 7:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 - 13:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 554Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 28

14:30 - 8:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 - 13:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 621Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 19 - Sat, Apr 24

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 771Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 28

0:20 - 10:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 40m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R15 804Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5

21:20 - 23:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:00 - 8:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

R16 935Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 24

21:20 - 22:23JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

19:55 - 9:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

R16 935Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Aug 10

22:00 - 14:18JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 18m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14:00 - 18:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R16 985United Airlines

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Aug 10

22:00 - 11:47JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 47m1 stop Newark

9:00 - 18:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 30m1 stop Newark

R16 985United Airlines

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Aug 10

23:59 - 18:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl

14:44 - 22:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 16m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 967KLM

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 28

23:55 - 14:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

14:10 - 21:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 017KLM

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Jun 15

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Delta flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Delta

Feb 16

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 47m

1 stop

ORD10:07Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 11

ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 517

Delta

Nov 21

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 26m

1 stop

ORD14:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 5

ORD6:49Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 21m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 582

Delta

Nov 21

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

MDW22:54Chicago Midway

Dec 5

MDW16:08Chicago Midway

19h 02m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 682

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 15

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 28

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 554

Ethiopian Air

Mar 19

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 24

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 621

Ethiopian Air

Jan 28

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 40m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 31

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 534

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

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Sun 15/11

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/11

9:45-13:30

1 stop19h 45m

R15 554

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/4

10:15-13:30

1 stop20h 15m

R15 621

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

18:50-10:00

1 stop23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/11

11:45-22:25

1 stop26h 40m

R15 771

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

0:20-10:00

1 stop41h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/12

11:45-22:25

1 stop26h 40m

R15 804

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

21:20-23:59

1 stop34h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/2

15:00-8:20

2 stops33h 20m

R16 935

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/2

21:20-22:23

1 stop33h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/8

19:55-9:15

2 stops30h 20m

R16 935

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/2

22:00-14:18

2 stops24h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/8

14:00-18:30

2 stops21h 30m

R16 985

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/2

22:00-11:47

1 stop21h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/8

9:00-18:30

1 stop26h 30m

R16 985

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

23:59-18:44

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/11

14:44-22:00

2 stops23h 16m

R17 967

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

23:55-14:25

1 stop22h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/6

14:10-21:20

2 stops24h 10m

R18 017

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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 November, then departing from Johannesburg during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 603.

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 791 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 R16 453 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Illinois flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R10 347
Fastest flight time	23h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R10 347. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 554.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Illinois takes 23h 10m

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 8 as of November 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
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 740	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 467 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R14 637	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 557 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 440	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 10 461 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R15 598	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 046 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 375	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 282 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 730	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 951	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 711 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 671	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 687 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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