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$632+ 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 6/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$973
(oojo)

One-way from

$632
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,098
From South Africa to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Illinois
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 junio 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 8/69:50 amJNB - ORD
2 stops43h 38mEtihad Airways
mié. 8/201:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/11$973
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sáb. 12/2710:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/109:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$977
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mié. 7/99:20 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/510:35 amORD - JNB
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$989
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
dom. 7/278:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/38:00 amORD - CPT
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$989
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
lun. 6/166:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mDelta
lun. 6/239:49 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,000
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
dom. 6/152:30 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 45mEthiopian Air
mar. 7/2910:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12$1,001
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
lun. 6/166:50 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops27h 51mDelta
lun. 6/239:24 amMDW - JNB
2 stops27h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,005
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mar. 6/172:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
mar. 7/2910:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11$1,007
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb. 6/2111:15 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops47h 26mDelta
lun. 7/2812:43 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop22h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,008
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
jue. 11/1310:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 32mBritish Airways
jue. 12/46:35 pmORD - JNB
2 stops28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,015
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
lun. 6/1611:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 49mKLM
lun. 6/2311:20 amORD - JNB
2 stops27h 00mKLM
Deal found 6/11$1,017
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
vie. 7/2511:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 05mDelta
vie. 8/17:11 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,031

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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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 8/6

9:50 am-10:28 pm

2 stops43h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/20

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

$973

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 7/9

9:20 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops23h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/5

10:35 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$989

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 7/27

8:00 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 8/3

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$989

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/13

10:00 am-3:08 pm

2 stops37h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/4

1:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop35h 25m

$994

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 7/18

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 7/27

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,007

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 6/22

11:15 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 7/6

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,010

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/13

10:05 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops27h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/4

6:35 pm-7:30 am

2 stops28h 55m

$1,015

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

vie. 7/25

11:15 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 8/1

7:11 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 39m

$1,031

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 6/23

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 7/7

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,077

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 7/7

11:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 7/24

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,099

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from South Africa 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 ZA to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 junio 12, 2025.

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.

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 junio 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

    $632 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 Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $632 and $751, respectively.

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

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    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from South Africa 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$820Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$889Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$953Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$978Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,018Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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