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

Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois is 12 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:20 - 8:15

JNB

ORD

30h 55m

2 stops

10:15 - 13:05

ORD

JNB

19h 50m

1 stop

R13 597Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

9:50 - 8:35

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

14:00 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

35h 20m

1 stop

R13 940Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

9:50 - 8:35

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

14:00 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

35h 20m

1 stop

R14 005Etihad Airways

Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Apr 1

17:50 - 9:40

JNB

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

20:10 - 10:30

ORD

JNB

31h 20m

1 stop

R14 512Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

17:50 - 9:40

JNB

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

20:10 - 10:30

ORD

JNB

31h 20m

1 stop

R14 904Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23

21:55 - 16:29

JNB

MDW

25h 34m

1 stop

17:21 - 19:40

MDW

JNB

19h 19m

1 stop

R18 238Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20

21:55 - 23:36

JNB

STL

32h 41m

1 stop

11:42 - 19:40

STL

JNB

24h 58m

1 stop

R18 500Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23

22:00 - 19:30

JNB

STL

28h 30m

2 stops

9:20 - 7:35

STL

JNB

39h 15m

2 stops

R23 647British Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

22:00 - 19:30

JNB

STL

28h 30m

2 stops

9:35 - 7:35

STL

JNB

39h 00m

2 stops

R23 664British Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

13:45 - 12:44

JNB

STL

29h 59m

2 stops

9:20 - 3:55

STL

JNB

35h 35m

2 stops

R24 824Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 14

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 21

ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 512

Turkish Airlines

Apr 16

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 23

ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 904

Turkish Airlines

Aug 5

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 17

ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 244

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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Qatar Airways

Mar 14

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

1 stop

ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 17

ORD20:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 189

Qatar Airways

Apr 12

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 18

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 369

Qatar Airways

Mar 10

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 15m

1 stop

ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 30

ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 679

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Wed 15/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

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10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R13 597

JohannesburgChicago

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Wed 15/4

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

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14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R13 940

JohannesburgChicago

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

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14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R14 512

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R14 904

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

21:55-16:29

1 stop25h 34m

Chicago Midway

Mon 20/4

17:21-19:40

1 stop19h 19m

R18 238

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

21:55-23:36

1 stop32h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 23/4

11:42-19:40

1 stop24h 58m

R18 500

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:00-19:30

2 stops28h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 22/3

9:20-7:35

2 stops39h 15m

R23 647

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:00-19:30

2 stops28h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 22/3

9:35-7:35

2 stops39h 00m

R23 664

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

13:45-12:44

2 stops29h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 22/3

9:20-3:55

2 stops35h 35m

R24 824

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 212.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around R18 009 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 OR Tambo Airport for as low as R15 558 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time	22h 40m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois takes 22h 40m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?
The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois is 12 as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 070	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 424 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 868	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 240 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 217	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 962 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 047	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 680 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 171	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 381 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 983	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 774 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 245	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 461 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 353	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 246 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 123	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 104	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 540 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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