$548+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois
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JNB — ORD
Mar 6 — Mar 131
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to IllinoisExplore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/108:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/189:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$825
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$827
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/182:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/2510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$829
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/42:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/1110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$832
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/112:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/2210:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$833
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/182:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/2210:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$837
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/107:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/188:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$851
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/112:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4![Etihad Airways logo]()
$866
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Tue 2/247:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/68:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$868
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/1510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$869
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/117:05 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/2211:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$871
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/62:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/169:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$881
Best flights from South Africa to IllinoisDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Illinois that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Illinois that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/1610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$869
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/198:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$947
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/510:10 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1810:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,008
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 2/1810:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 44m
Delta
Wed 4/226:21 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops31h 29m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$1,014
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/253:05 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops27h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 4/611:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,015
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2811:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Thu 6/44:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 2/3![KLM logo]()
$1,127
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 2/188:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops30h 40m
British Airways
Sun 2/225:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop35h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2![British Airways logo]()
$1,143
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1811:45 pm
CPT
- STL
2 stops40h 20m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/246:12 pm
STL
- CPT
2 stops42h 03m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/3![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,375
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:10 pm
DUR
- ORD
1 stop27h 45m
Emirates
Mon 2/237:45 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 2/1![Emirates logo]()
$1,427
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 3/199:30 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop26h 52m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 3/266:07 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop18h 08m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,443
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/511:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops40h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/1810:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$974
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/188:50 pm
CPT
- STL
1 stop27h 10m
Austrian Airlines
Tue 3/2411:28 am
STL
- CPT
1 stop22h 27m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Austrian Airlines logo]()
$1,948
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/2410:00 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops28h 40m
Delta
Mon 4/69:35 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops27h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/4![Delta logo]()
$1,015
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/253:05 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops27h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 4/182:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops21h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,015
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 3/1810:00 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/256:07 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops31h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,034
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1211:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/2512:50 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,042
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/2310:00 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops28h 40m
Delta
Sun 4/56:07 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop18h 33m
Delta
Deal found 2/4![Delta logo]()
$1,015
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/188:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/2510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,016
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/297:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops28h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 7/275:00 am
ORD
- CPT
2 stops27h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$1,059
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 2/2211:50 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,060
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Thu 2/269:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops28h 23m
Delta
Fri 4/172:25 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/4![Delta logo]()
$1,015
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/291:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 7/2310:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,019
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/126:40 pm
DUR
- ORD
3 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/2510:15 am
ORD
- DUR
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,224
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2411:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops40h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/1510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,021
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/237:20 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Sun 4/52:32 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop22h 08m
Delta
Deal found 2/4![Delta logo]()
$1,021
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1911:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops39h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 2/238:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,217
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2411:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops40h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/1610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,021
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Wed 2/2510:00 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops28h 40m
Delta
Tue 4/79:35 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops28h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/4![Delta logo]()
$1,024
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/199:30 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop26h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/75:14 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops23h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/59:30 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops29h 10m
Delta
Wed 3/182:05 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops25h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/3![Delta logo]()
$1,026
Last-minute flights from South Africa to IllinoisDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Illinois. Data last updated February 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Illinois. Data last updated February 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/62:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/169:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$881
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/108:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/189:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$825
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/107:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/188:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$851
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/112:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/2210:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$833
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/117:05 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/2211:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$871
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/182:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/2210:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$837
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$827
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Tue 2/247:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/68:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$868
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/1610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$869
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/42:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/1110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$832
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/112:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4![Etihad Airways logo]()
$866
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/182:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/2510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$829
One-way flights from South Africa to IllinoisSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/274:00 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops26h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$548
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sun 3/14:00 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops26h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$553
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/24:00 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops26h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$570
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/195:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops32h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$600
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/294:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$621
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/118:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$624
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/199:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2![Etihad Airways logo]()
$637
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2911:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops44h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$638
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$639
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:00 pm
CPT
- STL
2 stops43h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$651
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:55 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops35h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$651
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/177:00 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops32h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$652
Find flight deals from South Africa to Illinois
Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.
Round-trip from | $832 (Kiwi.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $548 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $958 |
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
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Price
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 2/25
8:20 am-7:40 am
2 stops31h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 4/16
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
$869
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 2/24
7:10 pm-10:05 am
1 stop22h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/19
8:10 pm-10:30 am
1 stop31h 20m
$947
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 3/5
11:00 pm-7:40 am
2 stops40h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/18
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
$974
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 3/5
10:10 am-1:10 pm
2 stops35h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/18
10:00 am-9:30 am
2 stops40h 30m
$1,008
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 2/18
10:00 pm-8:44 pm
2 stops30h 44m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/22
6:21 pm-8:50 am
2 stops31h 29m
$1,014
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 2/25
3:05 pm-10:49 am
2 stops27h 44m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/6
11:15 am-6:30 pm
2 stops24h 15m
$1,015
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - MDW
JNBMDW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 2/24
10:00 pm-6:40 pm
2 stops28h 40m
Chicago Midway
Mon 4/6
9:35 am-7:40 pm
2 stops27h 05m
$1,015
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 2/25
3:05 pm-10:49 am
2 stops27h 44m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/18
2:00 pm-6:30 pm
2 stops21h 30m
$1,015
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - MDW
JNBMDW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/23
10:00 pm-6:40 pm
2 stops28h 40m
Chicago Midway
Sun 4/5
6:07 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop18h 33m
$1,015
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 2/26
9:30 pm-5:53 pm
2 stops28h 23m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 4/17
2:25 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop22h 15m
$1,015
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of $800). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $983). 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.
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 February 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from South Africa to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$843 | Average$1,102 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$846 | Average$1,073 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$867 | Average$919 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$935 | Average$1,383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$955 | Average$1,188 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$999 | Average$1,089 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |