$585+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois
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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Round-trip
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 March 23, 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 March 23, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 5/69:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/132:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22![Etihad Airways logo]()
$834
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/39:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/202:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$846
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 6/39:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/92:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22![Etihad Airways logo]()
$851
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 4/59:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/202:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$879
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 6/269:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/39:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22![Etihad Airways logo]()
$929
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/238:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops40h 44m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$932
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/221:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/3010:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$936
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 7/154:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 8/1911:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$951
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 10/225:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/269:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$962
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 6/249:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/99:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22![Etihad Airways logo]()
$971
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Mon 7/139:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/292:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$976
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/221:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/310:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$993
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 March 23, 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 March 23, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 6/107:25 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop24h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 6/216:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop32h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23![American Airlines logo]()
$1,117
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/38:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop33h 23m
Delta
Sun 5/109:23 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops29h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/19![Delta logo]()
$1,128
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/21:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/97:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,144
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 5/53:05 pm
JNB
- STL
2 stops26h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 5/126:00 am
STL
- JNB
2 stops29h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,154
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/22:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops38h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/96:31 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops52h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,253
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/71:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 15m
Emirates
Thu 5/148:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop41h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 3/23![Emirates logo]()
$1,351
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 5/53:20 pm
DUR
- ORD
3 stops27h 40m
SWISS
Tue 5/129:40 pm
ORD
- DUR
3 stops33h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 3/21![SWISS logo]()
$1,413
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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
- MDW
2 stops25h 41m
KLM
Thu 6/41:22 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 03m
KLM
Deal found 3/19![KLM logo]()
$1,415
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/215:55 pm
CPT
- STL
1 stop26h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 8/263:30 pm
STL
- CPT
1 stop35h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/20![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,442
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/211:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/1511:25 am
ORD
- DUR
2 stops42h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,571
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 5/59:15 pm
JNB
- STL
1 stop29h 15m
British Airways
Tue 5/128:03 pm
STL
- JNB
2 stops27h 57m
British Airways
Deal found 3/21![British Airways logo]()
$1,615
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 6/38:25 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops31h 44m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 6/95:11 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/22![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/38:05 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 20m
Delta
Sun 5/1010:24 am
ORD
- CPT
2 stops28h 01m
Delta
Deal found 3/19![Delta logo]()
$1,128
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/512:05 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/123:57 pm
ORD
- DUR
3 stops35h 38m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,173
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 6/106:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 02m
Delta
Sun 6/214:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/23![Delta logo]()
$1,137
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/197:00 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/39:10 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,265
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/281:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/47:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,187
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 6/181:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/99:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/78:25 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops27h 04m
Delta
Thu 5/144:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/23![Delta logo]()
$1,174
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/14:36 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops33h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,212
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/27:00 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops39h 45m
Emirates
Wed 4/158:35 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 3/20![Emirates logo]()
$1,496
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 5/267:00 pm
JNB
- STL
1 stop25h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 7/29:23 am
STL
- JNB
2 stops26h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22![United Airlines logo]()
$1,514
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1511:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops50h 16m
KLM
Wed 8/191:00 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 25m
KLM
Deal found 3/18![KLM logo]()
$1,529
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/78:25 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops29h 08m
Delta
Thu 5/141:22 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/23![Delta logo]()
$1,174
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/312:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/144:36 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops33h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,255
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 6/196:40 pm
DUR
- ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Fri 7/38:35 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 3/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,528
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 5/228:25 pm
JNB
- STL
2 stops33h 56m
Delta
Sat 8/296:30 am
STL
- JNB
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/20![Delta logo]()
$1,193
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 5/43:20 pm
DUR
- ORD
3 stops27h 40m
SWISS
Mon 5/119:30 pm
ORD
- DUR
3 stops33h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 3/20![SWISS logo]()
$1,751
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 5/215:55 pm
CPT
- STL
1 stop26h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 8/268:35 am
STL
- CPT
2 stops25h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,605
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/251:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/14:36 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops35h 54m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,282
Last-minute flights from South Africa to IllinoisDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Illinois. Data last updated March 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Illinois. Data last updated March 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 4/59:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/202:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$879
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 4/87:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/107:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,102
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/1610:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops40h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/2310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,096
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/238:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops40h 44m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$932
This CVC Viagens deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 CVC Viagens is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/12:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$979
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/221:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/3010:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$936
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/221:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 5/210:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$993
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/241:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 5/410:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,004
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 4/241:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/3010:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,017
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 4/249:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/142:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,076
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 4/251:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 5/410:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,055
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/277:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops31h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 5/44:30 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops41h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,085
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 March 23, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 6/114:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$585
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/81:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$607
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/71:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$608
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 6/15:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops33h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$609
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/12:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22![Qatar Airways logo]()
$620
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Mon 5/48:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$628
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$667
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/278:00 am
CPT
- ORD
3 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$667
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sun 4/129:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22![Etihad Airways logo]()
$670
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/19:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/18![Etihad Airways logo]()
$671
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/228:40 pm
JNB
- STL
2 stops29h 52m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$674
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 4/1012:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22![Qatar Airways logo]()
$677
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 March 23, 2026.
Round-trip from | $834 (Gotogate) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $585 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,047 |
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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 March 23, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 6/10
7:25 pm-12:25 pm
1 stop24h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 6/21
6:10 pm-9:25 am
1 stop32h 15m
$1,117
Cape TownChicago
CPT - MDW
CPTMDW
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/3
8:05 pm-10:28 pm
1 stop33h 23m
Chicago Midway
Sun 5/10
9:23 am-9:25 pm
2 stops29h 02m
$1,128
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/3
8:05 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop32h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 5/10
10:24 am-9:25 pm
2 stops28h 01m
$1,128
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 6/10
6:00 pm-5:02 pm
2 stops30h 02m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 6/21
4:20 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop22h 00m
$1,137
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Sat 5/2
1:00 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop33h 05m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/9
7:20 pm-11:30 am
1 stop33h 10m
$1,144
JohannesburgSt. Louis
JNB - STL
JNBSTL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 5/5
3:05 pm-10:28 am
2 stops26h 23m
Lambert-St Louis
Tue 5/12
6:00 am-6:30 pm
2 stops29h 30m
$1,154
DurbanChicago
DUR - ORD
DURORD
Durban King Shaka Intl
Tue 5/5
12:05 pm-3:05 pm
2 stops34h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/12
3:57 pm-10:35 am
3 stops35h 38m
$1,173
Quickest round-trip
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 5/7
8:25 pm-4:29 pm
2 stops27h 04m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 5/14
4:20 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop22h 00m
$1,174
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - MDW
JNBMDW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 5/7
8:25 pm-6:33 pm
2 stops29h 08m
Chicago Midway
Thu 5/14
1:22 pm-9:20 pm
2 stops24h 58m
$1,174
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/28
1:00 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop33h 05m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 6/4
7:20 pm-11:30 am
1 stop33h 10m
$1,187
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of $744). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $979). 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 March 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,KLM, andUnited 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
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$876 | Average$909 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$916 | Average$1,383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$987 | Average$1,092 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$999 | Average$1,059 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |