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

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

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 Cape Town (a popular airport in South Africa) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 20h 02m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 23h 10m.

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines 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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 9 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 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 September 2026, there are 11 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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20:15 - 20:56JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 41m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 - 19:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 989Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

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

33h 29m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:09 - 19:40MDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 989Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

20:50 - 19:05CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 086Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Dec 6

20:50 - 11:59CPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

23h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 - 18:35MDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 086Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Dec 6

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

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

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

42h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R16 280Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Mar 5

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

21h 00m1 stop Newark

11:15 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R16 312United Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Mar 5

22:00 - 14:23JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 23m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

14:00 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R16 312United Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Mar 5

9:45 - 15:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20:25 - 8:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 441Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

9:45 - 15:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20:25 - 8:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 554Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 8

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

31h 30m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 11:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R17 022Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

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19:50 - 15:38CPT Cape Town Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

26h 48m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 - 15:20STL Lambert-St Louis-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R31 672United Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

19:50 - 15:51CPT Cape Town Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

27h 01m1 stop Newark

9:00 - 15:20STL Lambert-St Louis-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R31 672United Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

19:50 - 15:51CPT Cape Town Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

27h 01m1 stop Newark

13:00 - 15:20STL Lambert-St Louis-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R31 672United Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

13:50 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 - 14:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R56 874Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

14:30 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 - 13:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R60 133Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

13:15 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:20 - 10:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R105 552Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

18:00 - 12:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

14:20 - 20:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m1 stop Zurich

R114 555Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

18:00 - 12:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

14:20 - 20:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m1 stop Zurich

R114 587Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

20:05 - 16:59CPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

27h 54m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:59 - 21:25MDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 26m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

R137 514Delta

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

20:05 - 22:36CPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

33h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:59 - 21:25MDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 26m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

R189 887Delta

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

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Delta flights from South Africa to Illinois

Our best Delta deals on South Africa to Illinois flight tickets

Delta

Nov 15

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

30h 15m

1 stop

ORD19:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 6

ORD5:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 05m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 086

Delta

Dec 11

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

31h 59m

1 stop

ORD20:49Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 2

ORD8:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 167

Delta

Oct 11

JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 16m

1 stop

ORD19:11Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 24

ORD10:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 35m

1 stop

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 893

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Illinois

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Illinois flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Sept 15

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 21

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 651

Qatar Airways

Oct 15

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

32h 50m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 22

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

R17 683

Qatar Airways

Oct 16

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

32h 50m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 23

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R17 716

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

20:15-20:56

2 stops31h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

8:05-19:40

1 stop28h 35m

R15 989

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

20:15-22:44

2 stops33h 29m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/10

17:09-19:40

1 stop19h 31m

R15 989

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

20:50-19:05

1 stop30h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/12

5:30-18:35

1 stop29h 05m

R16 086

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/11

20:50-11:59

1 stop23h 09m

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/12

6:00-18:35

1 stop28h 35m

R16 086

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/2

18:50-10:00

1 stop23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/3

20:15-22:25

1 stop42h 10m

R16 280

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/2

22:00-11:00

1 stop21h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/3

11:15-18:35

2 stops23h 20m

R16 312

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/2

22:00-14:23

2 stops24h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/3

14:00-18:35

2 stops20h 35m

R16 312

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/10

20:25-8:20

1 stop28h 55m

R16 441

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/10

20:25-8:15

1 stop28h 50m

R16 554

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

18:50-18:20

1 stop31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

20:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

R17 022

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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 February, then departing from South Africa during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 134.

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 R19 215 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 828 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Illinois flight.

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Best price found	R9 713
Fastest flight time	20h 02m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R9 713. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 989.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Illinois takes 20h 02m

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 September 2026, there are 11 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 573	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 036 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 326	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R14 074	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 529 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 975	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 157 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R15 599	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 232 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 882	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 196 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 298	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 570 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 440	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 048	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 655 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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