Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from $646

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — ORD
May 23 — May 301

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 30 days in advance to save up to 6% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 30 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Illinois 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $954, or $962 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Illinois?

Flights from South Africa to Illinois lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Africa to Illinois in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $827.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Illinois (ZA - IL)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Illinois as you normally would.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Illinois

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between South Africa and Illinois. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Ethiopian Air flights we've found from South Africa to Illinois. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sun 10/271:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/319:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop44h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/17$985
Wed 6/268:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/710:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/17$986
Tue 6/182:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/610:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/17$1,090
Sun 6/301:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/189:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$1,172

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Illinois

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between South Africa and Illinois. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Turkish Airlines flights traveling from South Africa to Illinois. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Tue 7/24:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/198:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,028
Thu 7/44:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1911:55 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,042
Tue 7/24:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/169:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,059
Thu 7/44:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/169:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,074
Sun 6/304:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/169:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,090
Tue 7/24:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/208:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,093
Sun 7/144:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/38:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,103
Wed 8/284:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/188:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,109
Sun 6/304:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/198:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,116

Cheap South Africa to Illinois flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from South Africa to Illinois specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Prices were last updated on May 18, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from South Africa to Illinois in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 6/79:30 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 34mDelta
Mon 7/2912:35 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/17$956
Sun 6/99:30 pmCPT - MDW
1 stop31h 16mDelta
Mon 7/293:47 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop19h 03mDelta
Deal found 5/17$964
Fri 6/79:30 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 34mDelta
Sun 7/286:55 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop39h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/17$974
Wed 6/268:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/710:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/17$986
Wed 6/266:50 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops33h 37mDelta
Sat 9/75:27 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 43mDelta
Deal found 5/17$1,048
Tue 6/116:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Tue 6/186:05 amORD - JNB
2 stops32h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/17$1,054
Wed 6/511:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 00mDelta
Mon 7/296:00 amORD - CPT
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/17$1,054
Sun 6/99:30 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop31h 08mDelta
Thu 8/14:25 pmORD - CPT
1 stop22h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/17$1,057
Wed 6/511:15 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 02mDelta
Mon 7/296:00 amORD - CPT
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/17$1,058

South Africa to Illinois 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between South Africa and Illinois in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from South Africa to Illinois in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 6/79:30 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 34mDelta
Mon 7/2912:35 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/17$956
Sun 6/99:30 pmCPT - MDW
1 stop31h 16mDelta
Mon 7/293:47 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop19h 03mDelta
Deal found 5/17$964
Fri 6/79:30 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 34mDelta
Sun 7/286:55 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop39h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/17$974
Wed 6/268:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/710:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/17$986
Tue 7/24:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/198:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,028
Tue 12/107:45 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 12/236:35 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/17$1,039
Thu 7/44:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1911:55 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,042
Wed 6/266:50 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops33h 37mDelta
Sat 9/75:27 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 43mDelta
Deal found 5/17$1,048
Tue 7/211:15 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 19mDelta
Mon 11/183:35 pmORD - CPT
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Deal found 5/16$1,049

South Africa to Illinois flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from South Africa to Illinois for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from South Africa to Illinois. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Fri 5/249:30 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops50h 31mDelta
Thu 6/65:10 pmORD - CPT
2 stops65h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/18$948

One-way flights to Illinois from South Africa

Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from South Africa to Illinois. Those seeking round-trip flights from South Africa to Illinois should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Wed 7/109:55 amJNB - ORD
2 stops61h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/17$646
Sun 6/28:15 pmJNB - ORD
3 stops52h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$647
Tue 6/41:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops50h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$649
Tue 6/41:00 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$682
Tue 7/22:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/17$720
Sun 6/28:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops56h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$725
Tue 8/1310:05 amCPT - ORD
3 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$734
Thu 6/132:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/17$740
Tue 7/28:15 pmJNB - MDW
3 stops32h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$743

Find flights from South Africa to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2024.

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Cape Town IntlChicago Midway

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/7

2 stops26h 34m

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/29

1 stop22h 15m

$956

Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/27

2 stops25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/31

1 stop44h 15m

$985

Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/2

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/19

1 stop31h 40m

$1,028

Johannesburg OR TamboChicago O'Hare Intl

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/11

1 stop22h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/18

1 stop22h 00m

$1,083

Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/18

1 stop23h 15m

$1,119

Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/3

3 stops53h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/18

2 stops28h 25m

$1,127

Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/4

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/16

2 stops31h 12m

$1,157

Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/2

2 stops45h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/19

3 stops46h 10m

$1,200

Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/2

1 stop24h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/18

1 stop26h 15m

$1,217

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Deals found on 5/17

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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated May 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and KLM from South Africa to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,953 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

8.1
Very good
3,953 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,953 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

8.0
Very good
10,647 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,953 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

7.9
Good
1,566 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,953 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

7.9
Good
47 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,953 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

7.7
Good
4,386 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,953 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

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  • Can I find flights from South Africa to Illinois for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Illinois for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $956, but on average you can expect to pay $1,028.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Illinois for under $1,000?

    There are currently 1+ open flights from South Africa to Illinois within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Illinois one-way?

    $646 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and British Airways, with prices starting from $720 and $790, respectively.

  • What does JNB to ORD mean?

    JNB and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JNB to ORD refers to a flight route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Moline Quad-City Airport (MLI), Greater Peoria Airport (PIA), Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI), Springfield Capital Airport (SPI) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Illinois that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Africa to Illinois flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from South Africa to Illinois with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter South Africa to Illinois flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Illinois that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from South Africa to Illinois offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from South Africa to Illinois?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Africa to Illinois flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the South Africa to Illinois flight deals updated?

    The South Africa to Illinois flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/17.

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JetBlueCheapest$701Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$821Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest$881Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$891Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$904Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest$920Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$941Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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