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 OR Tambo Airport 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.

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

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

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 8 as of October 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.

R10 339 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in 2026/27

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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 425Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 19 - Sat, Apr 24

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 458Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Jan 24

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

41h 40m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R15 541Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 27

18:50 - 10:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R15 691Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Jan 18

9:50 - 7:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:15 - 8:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 522Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Jan 19

21:40 - 22:36JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 56m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

11:20 - 19:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 788Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Jan 18

21:40 - 21:51JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 11m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

15:00 - 19:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 788Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Jan 19

9:50 - 7:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:15 - 8:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 888Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29

22:00 - 18:31JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 31m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

14:30 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m1 stop Newark

R16 987United Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29

22:00 - 11:02JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 02m1 stop Newark

7:10 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m1 stop Newark

R17 021United Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 25

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0:20 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 00m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R15 591Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

23:00 - 7:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

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

19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R16 605Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

21:40 - 23:57JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 17m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:59 - 19:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 705Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

22:00 - 18:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 30m1 stop Newark

7:00 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m1 stop Newark

R16 987United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

21:40 - 20:38JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 58m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:15 - 8:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

R17 702Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

21:40 - 21:43JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 03m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:35 - 22:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cape Town Intl

R18 001Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

21:40 - 22:33JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

32h 53m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:05 - 22:25MDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cape Town Intl

R18 001Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

16:40 - 22:33JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

37h 53m2 stops Cape Town Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:13 - 19:10MDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R18 766Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

12:05 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:00 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R19 198Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

12:30 - 7:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

51h 10m4 stops Blantyre Chileka Nacala Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 - 11:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Blantyre Chileka

R58 908Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

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Virgin Atlantic flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 2

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 17m

2 stops

ORD23:57Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 16

ORD15:59Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 11m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 705

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 19

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 56m

2 stops

ORD22:36Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 18

ORD11:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 788

Virgin Atlantic

Feb 11

JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 57m

2 stops

ORD16:37Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 25

ORD9:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 954

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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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 425

Ethiopian Air

Nov 25

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 24

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 458

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 508

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R15 541

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20:15-10:55

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R15 691

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9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

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13:15-8:25

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R16 522

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Thu 19/11

21:40-22:36

2 stops32h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/1

11:20-19:10

1 stop23h 50m

R16 788

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

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Fri 20/11

21:40-21:51

2 stops32h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/1

15:00-19:10

1 stop20h 10m

R16 788

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

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Sun 22/11

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/11

13:15-8:25

1 stop35h 10m

R16 888

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

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Sun 22/11

22:00-18:31

2 stops28h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/11

14:30-18:35

1 stop20h 05m

R16 987

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

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Thu 11/2

22:00-11:02

1 stop21h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/2

7:10-18:35

1 stop27h 25m

R17 021

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 589.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 R19 774 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 R16 439 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight.

Cheap Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R10 339
Fastest flight time	22h 26m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R10 339. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 425.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois takes 22h 26m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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 8 as of October 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
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 728	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 461 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R14 624	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 550 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 427	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 10 453 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R15 585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 042 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 361	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 277 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 716	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 937	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 654	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 686 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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