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

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

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar 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 30% 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.

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 9 as of September 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.

R9 899 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in 2026

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

30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 - 20:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 222Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Nov 7

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

30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 - 3:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 271Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Jan 14

18:50 - 19:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 30m1 stop Istanbul

12:45 - 22:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R16 277Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

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

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 22:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R16 358Turkish Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 25

9:50 - 7:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:10 - 8:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 137Etihad Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

20:15 - 23:57JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 42m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:00 - 8:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow

R17 186Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Nov 5

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

33h 17m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:00 - 8:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow

R17 186Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

9:50 - 7:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:10 - 8:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 235Etihad Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

15:05 - 10:48JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 43m2 stops Cape Town Intl Newark

8:40 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

R17 624United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

15:05 - 10:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 40m2 stops Cape Town Intl Newark

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

27h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R17 640United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 25

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20:55 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:20 - 4:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 981Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

20:15 - 22:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

33h 29m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:00 - 19:40MDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R18 793Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

14:30 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 - 0:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Kinshasa N'djili

R21 292Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

21:55 - 22:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

31h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:00 - 19:40MDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R22 801Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

20:15 - 22:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

33h 29m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:10 - 22:25MDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cape Town Intl

R24 116Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

14:30 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dammam King Fahad Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:00 - 7:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Cairo

R25 625Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

14:30 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dammam King Fahad Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:00 - 2:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Entebbe

R26 436Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

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Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Oct 29

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 30m

1 stop

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 5

ORD12:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 277

Turkish Airlines

Oct 30

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 25

ORD20:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 10m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 358

Turkish Airlines

Oct 14

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 4

ORD21:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 10m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 553

United Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

Our best United Airlines deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight tickets

United Airlines

Oct 29

JNB15:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 43m

2 stops

ORD10:48Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 5

ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 55m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 624

United Airlines

Oct 31

JNB15:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m

2 stops

ORD10:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 25

ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 35m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 640

United Airlines

Oct 9

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 49m

2 stops

ORD20:49Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 16

ORD6:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 05m

2 stops

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 158

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12:45-22:25

1 stop25h 40m

R16 277

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

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Fri 30/10

0:20-19:20

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

20:15-22:25

1 stop42h 10m

R16 358

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

9:50-7:55

1 stop30h 05m

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Sun 31/1

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R17 137

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:15-23:57

2 stops34h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

12:00-8:40

2 stops36h 40m

R17 186

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

21:40-23:57

2 stops33h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

12:00-8:40

2 stops36h 40m

R17 186

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

9:50-7:55

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R17 235

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

15:05-10:48

2 stops26h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

8:40-18:35

2 stops25h 55m

R17 624

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

15:05-10:45

2 stops26h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

7:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

R17 640

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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 November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R15 823.

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 348 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 953 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 25% 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	R9 899
Fastest flight time	21h 27m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R9 899. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 222.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois takes 21h 27m

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 9 as of September 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 403	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 473 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R14 156	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 062	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 211 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R15 083	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 974	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 220 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 393	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 579 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 536	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 165	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 658 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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