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 55m 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 24h 45m.

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, Qatar 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 36% 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 South Africa to Illinois?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Virgin Atlantic 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 October 2026, there are 8 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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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 141Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

13:50 - 8:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

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

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 190Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 19 - Sat, Mar 27

18:50 - 11:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 10m1 stop Istanbul

11:45 - 22:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R15 240Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Dec 3

23:00 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

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

26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 305Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 30 - Wed, May 5

21:00 - 18:32CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 32m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

19:00 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 469Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 19

20:50 - 16:37CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:10 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 961Delta

Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 20

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

R15 977Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 30

15:20 - 16:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

13:30 - 22:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 632KLM

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 19

15:20 - 14:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

11:10 - 22:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 632KLM

Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 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

R17 026Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 29

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20:05 - 23:57CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:08 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 141Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Nov 6

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

24h 45m2 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 272Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

20:05 - 12:47CPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

23h 42m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:29 - 18:35MDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 06m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 682Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

22:50 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 25m2 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 895Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Nov 7

22:00 - 12:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 00m1 stop Newark

13:07 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 28m1 stop Newark

R16 911United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Nov 7

22:00 - 16:52JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 52m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10:34 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

R16 911United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Nov 7

13:15 - 16:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

19:45 - 16:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 270Emirates

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Jan 12

20:55 - 15:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:50 - 15:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R22 024Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

19:05 - 16:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

19:45 - 17:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

37h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R23 154Emirates

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

12:25 - 15:30DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 05m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

19:20 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

55h 35m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R26 219Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

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British Airways flights from South Africa to Illinois

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British Airways

Dec 2

DUR11:15Durban King Shaka Intl

39h 30m

2 stops

ORD18:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 21

ORD21:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

52h 50m

2 stops

DUR10:40Durban King Shaka Intl

R17 747

British Airways

Nov 30

PLZ19:00Port Elizabeth

55h 45m

2 stops

ORD18:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 6

ORD21:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 35m

2 stops

PLZ18:25Port Elizabeth

R17 911

British Airways

Nov 30

PLZ19:00Port Elizabeth

50h 45m

2 stops

ORD13:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 6

ORD21:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 35m

2 stops

PLZ18:25Port Elizabeth

R17 943

Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Illinois

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Kenya Airways

Nov 2

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 20m

2 stops

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 16

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 763

Kenya Airways

Nov 2

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 20m

2 stops

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 16

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 878

Kenya Airways

Oct 22

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

27h 59m

3 stops

ORD11:24Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 12

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 05m

2 stops

CPT22:05Cape Town Intl

R22 646

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Sun 1/11

0:20-19:20

1 stop27h 00m

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Mon 16/11

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CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Fri 19/3

13:50-8:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/3

10:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

R15 190

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

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18:50-11:00

1 stop24h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

11:45-22:25

1 stop26h 40m

R15 240

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/3

23:00-8:15

2 stops40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/5

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 305

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

21:00-18:32

2 stops29h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/2

19:00-18:35

1 stop39h 35m

R15 469

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

20:50-16:37

1 stop27h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/2

11:10-18:35

1 stop23h 25m

R15 961

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/11

13:15-8:25

1 stop35h 10m

R15 977

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

15:20-16:15

2 stops32h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/2

13:30-22:40

2 stops25h 10m

R16 632

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

15:20-14:25

2 stops31h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/2

11:10-22:40

2 stops27h 30m

R16 632

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/11

13:15-8:25

1 stop35h 10m

R17 026

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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 November, then departing from South Africa during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R17 124.

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 489 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 R16 223 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Illinois flight.

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Best price found	R8 423
Fastest flight time	20h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R8 423. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 141.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Illinois takes 20h 55m

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 October 2026, there are 8 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 660	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 044 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 534	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 460 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R14 411	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 549 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 209	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 10 400 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 130	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 268 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 480	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 592 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 697	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 361	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 687 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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