How long is the flight from South Africa to Illinois?

The flight from South Africa to Illinois depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 24h 05m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 25h 25m.

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, KLM and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% 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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Illinois?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Illinois?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Illinois?

As of June 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Illinois.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Illinois?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa 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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20:05 - 19:30

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ORD

30h 25m

2 stops

15:31 - 17:50

ORD

CPT

19h 19m

1 stop

R16 291Delta

Sun, Jul 19 - Mon, Aug 10

23:15 - 14:15

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ORD

22h 00m

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16:20 - 21:25

ORD

CPT

22h 05m

1 stop

R16 470KLM

Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Aug 11

19:50 - 9:00

CPT

ORD

20h 10m

1 stop

21:30 - 15:20

ORD

CPT

58h 50m

2 stops

R16 502United Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Sat, Jul 11

23:15 - 14:15

CPT

ORD

22h 00m

1 stop

14:12 - 21:25

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24h 13m

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R16 551KLM

Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Aug 11

20:50 - 14:35

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25h 45m

1 stop

6:00 - 18:00

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28h 00m

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R16 584United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 29

23:15 - 22:39

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30h 24m

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16:20 - 21:25

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22h 05m

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R16 632KLM

Sun, Jul 19 - Tue, Aug 11

9:45 - 15:40

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36h 55m

1 stop

14:00 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

35h 20m

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R17 103Etihad Airways

Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 29

9:45 - 8:35

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29h 50m

1 stop

13:10 - 8:20

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JNB

35h 10m

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R17 152Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

14:45 - 9:40

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25h 55m

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20:10 - 13:15

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DUR

34h 05m

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R20 595Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 24

21:15 - 19:18

JNB

STL

29h 03m

2 stops

20:07 - 7:00

STL

JNB

27h 53m

2 stops

R23 227British Airways

Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 19

United Airlines flights from South Africa to Illinois

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United Airlines

Nov 11

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 29

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 00m

1 stop

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R16 584

United Airlines

Jun 18

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

ORD21:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 20

ORD21:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 40m

1 stop

CPT17:10Cape Town Intl

R16 843

United Airlines

Jun 18

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

ORD21:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 20

ORD21:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 25m

2 stops

CPT17:10Cape Town Intl

R17 006

KLM flights from South Africa to Illinois

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KLM

Jul 19

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

30h 00m

2 stops

MDW22:15Chicago Midway

Aug 11

MDW12:46Chicago Midway

25h 39m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

R16 697

KLM

Nov 4

CPT7:55Cape Town Intl

39h 15m

1 stop

ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 15

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 30m

1 stop

CPT5:50Cape Town Intl

R16 713

KLM

Sept 7

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 24

ORD16:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

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23:15-14:15

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16:20-21:25

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R16 470

Cape TownChicago

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19:50-9:00

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Cape TownChicago

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Cape TownChicago

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R16 584

Cape TownChicago

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

23:15-22:39

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1 stop22h 05m

R16 632

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

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Sat 25/7

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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R17 103

JohannesburgChicago

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R17 152

DurbanChicago

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 17/7

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R20 595

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

21:15-19:18

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Lambert-St Louis

Wed 19/8

20:07-7:00

2 stops27h 53m

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa 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 March, then departing from South Africa during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R5 636.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around R18 347 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 South Africa for as low as R15 057 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time	24h 05m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Illinois takes 24h 05m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Illinois. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Illinois.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Illinois?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Illinois?
As of June 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Illinois?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa 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 South Africa to Illinois

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 630	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 006 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 991	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 444 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 259	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 406 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 075	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 772 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R15 725	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 036 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 008	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 020 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 335	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 524 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 550	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 669	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 398 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 333	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 581 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Illinois from South Africa with this policy.

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