$602+ 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Sep 22 — Sep 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 August 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 August 23, 2026.
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/181:50 pm -
2 stops25h 25m
Thu 10/110:15 am -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 8/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$917
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/211:50 pm -
2 stops25h 25m
Wed 11/259:45 am -
1 stop43h 15m
Deal found 8/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$925
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/31:50 pm -
2 stops25h 25m
Sat 10/1010:15 am -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 8/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$931
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 9/111:50 pm -
2 stops25h 25m
Sun 9/2710:15 am -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 8/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$940
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/271:50 pm -
2 stops25h 50m
Sat 11/289:45 am -
1 stop43h 15m
Deal found 8/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$941
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/38:20 am -
2 stops30h 55m
Sat 10/1010:15 am -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 8/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$961
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/116:00 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Sat 10/2411:25 am -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 8/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$963
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:05 pm -
1 stop27h 46m
Sat 9/53:25 pm -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 8/18![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$966
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/92:30 pm -
2 stops24h 45m
Mon 10/510:15 am -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 8/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$968
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Tue 9/2210:50 pm -
2 stops40h 25m
Wed 9/3010:15 am -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 8/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$973
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:05 pm -
1 stop33h 31m
Sat 9/510:56 am -
1 stop23h 54m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$978
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/188:05 pm -
1 stop21h 31m
Thu 10/16:05 am -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$979
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 August 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 August 23, 2026.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Tue 9/2210:50 pm -
2 stops40h 25m
Wed 9/3010:15 am -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 8/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$973
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/188:05 pm -
2 stops29h 17m
Thu 10/16:05 am -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$979
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:00 pm -
2 stops32h 32m
Sun 10/1812:40 pm -
2 stops22h 50m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$1,009
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/2111:15 pm -
2 stops29h 12m
Wed 11/2512:40 pm -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 8/18![KLM logo]()
$1,011
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/286:50 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Sun 1/318:15 pm -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 8/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,018
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/309:45 am -
1 stop29h 50m
Tue 10/68:25 pm -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 8/23![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,069
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Tue 10/68:05 pm -
1 stop33h 28m
Tue 10/1310:59 am -
2 stops29h 36m
Deal found 8/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,070
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 10/71:15 pm -
1 stop32h 50m
Wed 10/147:20 pm -
1 stop39h 10m
Deal found 8/22![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,088
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2811:15 am -
2 stops34h 30m
Sun 1/316:50 pm -
2 stops55h 50m
Deal found 8/19![British Airways logo]()
$1,112
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/138:05 pm -
1 stop33h 39m
Mon 11/3011:28 am -
2 stops40h 37m
Deal found 8/18![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,194
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 1/287:10 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Sun 1/317:45 pm -
1 stop37h 25m
Deal found 8/20![Emirates logo]()
$1,523
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/188:05 pm -
1 stop31h 51m
Thu 10/15:30 am -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$979
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 10/68:00 pm -
1 stop28h 05m
Tue 10/139:35 pm -
1 stop36h 35m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$1,022
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:40 am -
1 stop37h 35m
Sun 9/274:15 pm -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 8/19![KLM logo]()
$1,062
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/212:15 am -
2 stops28h 22m
Sat 10/101:55 pm -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 8/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,092
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 9/228:00 pm -
1 stop20h 38m
Tue 10/139:35 pm -
1 stop36h 35m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$1,022
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2111:15 pm -
2 stops30h 18m
Wed 11/2511:28 am -
1 stop23h 07m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$1,043
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/711:15 pm -
1 stop22h 00m
Sun 10/184:15 pm -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 8/19![KLM logo]()
$1,084
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/129:40 pm -
2 stops26h 34m
Sat 1/910:35 am -
2 stops37h 45m
Deal found 8/21![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/119:55 pm -
1 stop31h 38m
Sat 10/249:29 am -
2 stops26h 41m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$1,046
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:00 pm -
2 stops32h 32m
Sat 10/1711:15 am -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$1,069
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 1/2712:20 am -
2 stops47h 21m
Mon 2/17:33 am -
2 stops54h 52m
Deal found 8/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,319
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/76:50 pm -
2 stops28h 29m
Sun 10/181:27 pm -
2 stops24h 53m
Deal found 8/19![KLM logo]()
$1,151
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/119:55 pm -
2 stops27h 34m
Sat 10/241:55 pm -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$1,049
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sun 10/410:00 pm -
1 stop31h 28m
Sun 10/117:00 am -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 8/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,077
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 10/711:05 am -
2 stops36h 09m
Wed 10/145:09 pm -
2 stops23h 26m
Deal found 8/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,321
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/287:35 pm -
2 stops34h 30m
Mon 2/15:27 pm -
2 stops32h 58m
Deal found 8/21![British Airways logo]()
$1,477
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/78:15 pm -
2 stops26h 59m
Sun 10/185:09 pm -
1 stop19h 31m
Deal found 8/19![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,350
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2812:25 pm -
3 stops37h 45m
Sun 1/316:50 pm -
2 stops32h 05m
Deal found 8/22![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/710:00 pm -
2 stops25h 52m
Wed 3/311:45 am -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$1,085
Last-minute flights from South Africa to IllinoisDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Illinois. Data last updated August 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Illinois. Data last updated August 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:05 pm -
1 stop27h 46m
Sat 9/53:25 pm -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 8/18![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$966
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:05 pm -
1 stop33h 31m
Sat 9/510:56 am -
1 stop23h 54m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$978
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:05 pm -
1 stop19h 39m
Sat 9/56:00 am -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 8/18![Delta logo]()
$981
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Sun 8/238:00 pm -
1 stop22h 53m
Sun 8/3010:00 am -
2 stops24h 10m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$1,022
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/92:30 pm -
2 stops24h 45m
Mon 10/510:15 am -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 8/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$968
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 9/111:50 pm -
2 stops25h 25m
Sun 9/2710:15 am -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 8/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$940
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 9/117:40 am -
1 stop37h 35m
Sun 9/274:15 pm -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 8/18![KLM logo]()
$1,004
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/138:00 pm -
1 stop20h 38m
Mon 11/309:35 pm -
2 stops36h 25m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$1,013
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/181:50 pm -
2 stops25h 25m
Thu 10/110:15 am -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 8/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$917
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/188:05 pm -
1 stop21h 31m
Thu 10/16:05 am -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$979
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/188:05 pm -
1 stop31h 51m
Thu 10/15:30 am -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 8/20![Delta logo]()
$979
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Tue 9/2210:50 pm -
2 stops40h 25m
Wed 9/3010:15 am -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 8/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$973
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 August 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 August 23, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 10/52:45 pm -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 8/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$602
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/157:10 pm -
2 stops26h 55m
Deal found 8/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$613
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/142:05 pm -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 8/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$615
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/149:50 am -
1 stop37h 10m
Deal found 8/20![Etihad Airways logo]()
$726
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 12/129:50 am -
1 stop37h 10m
Deal found 8/20![Etihad Airways logo]()
$740
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Fri 11/2711:10 am -
3 stops39h 10m
Deal found 8/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$754
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/145:00 pm -
3 stops32h 23m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$755
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/145:00 pm -
3 stops31h 46m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$757
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/272:00 pm -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 8/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$781
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/156:40 pm -
1 stop28h 15m
Deal found 8/18![Emirates logo]()
$810
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/157:10 pm -
3 stops45h 10m
Deal found 8/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$821
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Tue 12/159:50 am -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 8/20![Etihad Airways logo]()
$825
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 August 23, 2026.
Round-trip from | $917 (Flighttix) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $602 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,079 |
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JohannesburgChicago
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 9/22
10:50 pm-8:15 am
2 stops40h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 9/30
10:15 am-3:55 am
1 stop34h 40m
$973
Cape TownChicago
CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway
CPTMDW
Cape Town Intl
Fri 9/18
8:05 pm-6:22 pm
2 stops29h 17m
Chicago Midway
Thu 10/1
6:05 am-5:50 pm
1 stop28h 45m
$979
Cape TownChicago
CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Fri 9/18
8:05 pm-8:56 pm
1 stop31h 51m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 10/1
5:30 am-5:50 pm
1 stop29h 20m
$979
JohannesburgChicago
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/7
10:00 pm-11:32 pm
2 stops32h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 10/18
12:40 pm-6:30 pm
2 stops22h 50m
$1,009
Cape TownChicago
CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/21
11:15 pm-9:27 pm
2 stops29h 12m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 11/25
12:40 pm-10:40 pm
2 stops26h 00m
$1,011
JohannesburgChicago
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 1/28
6:50 pm-6:20 pm
1 stop31h 30m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 1/31
8:15 pm-11:00 am
1 stop30h 45m
$1,018
Cape TownChicago
CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/6
8:00 pm-5:05 pm
1 stop28h 05m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/13
9:35 pm-5:10 pm
1 stop36h 35m
$1,022
Cape TownChicago
CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/22
8:00 pm-9:38 am
1 stop20h 38m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/13
9:35 pm-5:10 pm
1 stop36h 35m
$1,022
Cape TownChicago
CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway
CPTMDW
Cape Town Intl
Wed 10/21
11:15 pm-10:33 pm
2 stops30h 18m
Chicago Midway
Wed 11/25
11:28 am-6:35 pm
1 stop23h 07m
$1,043
JohannesburgChicago
JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway
JNBMDW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 10/11
9:55 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop31h 38m
Chicago Midway
Sat 10/24
9:29 am-7:10 pm
2 stops26h 41m
$1,046
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of $973). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,380). 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.
How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?
Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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 August 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$935 | Average$1,391 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |