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 24h 05m 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 28h.

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, British Airways and KLM 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 29% 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?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways 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 April 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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9:50 - 8:35

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

21:10 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

28h 10m

1 stop

R15 215Etihad Airways

Mon, Jun 29 - Wed, Jul 15

18:00 - 9:40

JNB

ORD

22h 40m

1 stop

20:20 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

30h 30m

1 stop

R15 658Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Feb 3

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

11:25 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

R16 035Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Aug 19

18:40 - 15:45

DUR

ORD

28h 05m

1 stop

19:45 - 17:10

ORD

DUR

37h 25m

1 stop

R20 713Emirates

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Nov 8

18:40 - 15:45

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ORD

28h 05m

1 stop

19:45 - 17:10

ORD

DUR

37h 25m

1 stop

R20 746Emirates

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Nov 8

23:15 - 18:18

CPT

MDW

26h 03m

2 stops

13:00 - 21:25

MDW

CPT

25h 25m

2 stops

R23 520KLM

Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Aug 19

23:15 - 18:18

CPT

MDW

26h 03m

2 stops

13:00 - 21:25

MDW

CPT

25h 25m

2 stops

R24 176KLM

Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Aug 19

19:25 - 19:30

JNB

STL

31h 05m

1 stop

18:12 - 7:00

STL

JNB

29h 48m

2 stops

R25 407British Airways

Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1

21:15 - 19:30

JNB

STL

29h 15m

1 stop

20:07 - 7:00

STL

JNB

27h 53m

2 stops

R26 047British Airways

Tue, May 19 - Mon, Sep 21

15:25 - 23:45

CPT

STL

39h 20m

3 stops

17:33 - 14:35

STL

CPT

38h 02m

2 stops

R28 050Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 25

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Illinois

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 9

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 3

ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 658

Turkish Airlines

Jun 16

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 19

ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 25m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R16 035

Turkish Airlines

Sept 7

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 3

ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 562

Lufthansa flights from South Africa to Illinois

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Lufthansa

Sept 21

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

55h 15m

2 stops

ORD9:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 30

ORD16:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 50m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 942

Lufthansa

May 19

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

STL13:25Lambert-St Louis

Sept 21

STL16:52Lambert-St Louis

18h 38m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R24 783

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9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/7

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R15 215

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JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 658

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

R16 035

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/9

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

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19:45-17:10

1 stop37h 25m

R20 713

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Mon 28/9

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

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19:45-17:10

1 stop37h 25m

R20 746

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

23:15-18:18

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago Midway

Wed 19/8

13:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

R23 520

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

23:15-18:18

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago Midway

Wed 19/8

13:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

R24 176

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

19:25-19:30

1 stop31h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/6

18:12-7:00

2 stops29h 48m

R25 407

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

21:15-19:30

1 stop29h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 21/9

20:07-7:00

2 stops27h 53m

R26 047

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/7

15:25-23:45

3 stops39h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 25/7

17:33-14:35

2 stops38h 02m

R28 050

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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 March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 232.

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 242 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 215 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from South Africa to Illinois takes 21h 01m

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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 April 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 690	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 001 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 124	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 430 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 556	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 304 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 233	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 580 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R15 890	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 921 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 156	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 883 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 303	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 406 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 425	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 499 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 717	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 536	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 559 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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