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$682+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Illinois

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JNB — ORD
May 4 — May 111
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$943
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$682
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,089
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Illinois
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:50 amJNB - ORD
2 stops33h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/61:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$943
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/175:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/67:50 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$953
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Thu 6/197:05 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 15mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$976
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/159:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 03mBritish Airways
Fri 6/207:15 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$987
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/139:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/288:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$995
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Mon 5/121:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/28$996
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/283:50 pmORD - JNB
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,001
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1311:15 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops25h 30mDelta
Wed 5/281:08 pmMDW - JNB
2 stops25h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,011
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/58:40 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 5/126:18 pmORD - JNB
2 stops33h 02mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/28$1,046
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Thu 6/127:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/1911:23 amORD - JNB
2 stops38h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,142
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Wed 4/3012:10 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Fri 5/27:10 amORD - JNB
2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,176
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/309:15 pmJNB - STL
2 stops30h 04mBritish Airways
Tue 7/291:17 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops34h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,193

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/17

9:50 am-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

$943

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/17

5:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

$953

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/12

7:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/19

7:05 pm-9:20 am

1 stop31h 15m

$976

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

9:15 pm-4:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/20

7:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 10m

$987

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

9:15 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops27h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

8:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 55m

$995

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

7:00 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops32h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

3:50 pm-9:20 am

2 stops34h 30m

$1,001

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

11:15 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/28

1:08 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$1,011

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/12

7:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/19

11:23 am-8:35 am

2 stops38h 12m

$1,142

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/30

9:15 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops30h 04m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/29

1:17 pm-7:00 am

2 stops34h 43m

$1,193

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/12

1:15 am-5:29 pm

2 stops47h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,220

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and SWISS from Johannesburg to Illinois to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $682 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $710 and RwandAir from $753 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$936Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$953Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,018Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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