$576+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois
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JNB — ORD
Aug 7 — Aug 141
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 July 8, 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 July 8, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/128:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops23h 33m
Delta
Mon 7/279:19 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/5![Delta logo]()
$969
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/128:05 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop23h 29m
Delta
Mon 7/278:03 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop26h 47m
Delta
Deal found 7/5![Delta logo]()
$969
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/46:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops27h 05m
KLM
Tue 8/114:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 7/6![KLM logo]()
$1,000
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/911:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops29h 17m
KLM
Sat 11/144:25 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Deal found 7/4![KLM logo]()
$1,010
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/178:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/2110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,012
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Fri 10/98:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops23h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 11/1410:00 am
ORD
- CPT
2 stops22h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,017
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 11/16:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/1711:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,035
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/2911:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Wed 8/54:50 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 7/5![KLM logo]()
$1,039
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/128:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 10/1710:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop34h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,047
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Mon 9/711:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Wed 3/34:25 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 7/6![KLM logo]()
$1,050
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 7/216:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/254:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,053
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/146:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/274:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,057
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 July 8, 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 July 8, 2026.
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/97:40 am
CPT
- ORD
1 stop37h 35m
KLM
Sat 11/144:25 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Deal found 7/4![KLM logo]()
$1,000
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Fri 10/98:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops23h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 11/1410:00 am
ORD
- CPT
2 stops22h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,017
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/411:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/105:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,064
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 12/211:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops39h 30m
British Airways
Thu 1/218:40 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops54h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6![British Airways logo]()
$1,087
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Sat 10/246:55 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops27h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/106:50 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,111
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/411:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops29h 32m
Delta
Thu 9/105:30 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$1,177
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/17:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 15m
Lufthansa
Tue 11/179:50 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/3![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,227
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/59:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/312:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,255
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 9/112:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
3 stops29h 00m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/276:00 am
ORD
- CPT
2 stops41h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/6![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,370
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Wed 12/27:10 pm
DUR
- ORD
1 stop27h 45m
Emirates
Thu 1/217:45 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 7/6![Emirates logo]()
$1,479
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 11/312:55 am
CPT
- STL
2 stops46h 46m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/87:33 am
STL
- CPT
2 stops31h 27m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,554
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Wed 8/193:20 pm
DUR
- ORD
3 stops27h 40m
SWISS
Wed 8/269:40 pm
ORD
- DUR
3 stops31h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 7/5![SWISS logo]()
$1,815
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Mon 9/711:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Wed 3/34:25 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 7/7![KLM logo]()
$1,052
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Fri 10/1610:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop30h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 10/3011:56 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop23h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6![United Airlines logo]()
$1,071
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 8/43:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops30h 10m
KLM
Tue 8/114:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 7/7![KLM logo]()
$1,080
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/48:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop20h 54m
Delta
Tue 8/1110:54 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops27h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$1,202
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/1911:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops35h 40m
British Airways
Wed 8/268:45 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops54h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6![British Airways logo]()
$1,248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Sat 10/247:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop20h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 10/3112:00 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops21h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,136
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/48:05 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop31h 50m
Delta
Tue 8/114:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop22h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$1,202
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2311:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Sun 8/304:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Deal found 7/4![KLM logo]()
$1,175
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Sat 10/2411:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/107:45 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,431
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/59:15 pm
JNB
- STL
2 stops28h 44m
British Airways
Wed 8/199:35 pm
STL
- JNB
1 stop28h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 7/3![British Airways logo]()
$1,400
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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
CPT
- ORD
1 stop37h 35m
KLM
Sun 9/274:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 7/5![KLM logo]()
$1,175
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Thu 8/610:00 pm
JNB
- STL
1 stop32h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 8/207:00 am
STL
- JNB
1 stop28h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,304
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 11/712:10 pm
HDS
- ORD
2 stops34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/116:50 pm
ORD
- HDS
2 stops34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,589
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/411:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 46m
Delta
Thu 9/109:29 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops27h 11m
Delta
Deal found 7/7![Delta logo]()
$1,334
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/234:20 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/3010:54 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,470
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 8/1911:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 8/268:10 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop34h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,625
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Thu 8/610:00 pm
JNB
- STL
1 stop32h 44m
United Airlines
Wed 8/1910:53 am
STL
- JNB
2 stops24h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 11/19:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops22h 53m
Delta
Tue 11/171:05 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Delta
Deal found 7/3![Delta logo]()
$1,390
Last-minute flights from South Africa to IllinoisDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Illinois. Data last updated July 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Illinois. Data last updated July 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sat 7/119:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop36h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/218:25 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop28h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/6![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,111
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/128:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops29h 20m
Delta
Mon 7/276:00 am
MDW
- CPT
1 stop28h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/5![Delta logo]()
$969
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/128:05 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop23h 29m
Delta
Mon 7/278:03 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop26h 47m
Delta
Deal found 7/5![Delta logo]()
$969
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/146:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/274:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,057
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Tue 7/1411:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops27h 15m
KLM
Thu 8/2711:23 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 57m
KLM
Deal found 7/5![KLM logo]()
$1,063
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/178:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/2110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,012
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 7/216:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/254:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,053
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/2911:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Wed 8/54:50 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 7/5![KLM logo]()
$1,039
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/46:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops27h 05m
KLM
Tue 8/114:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 7/6![KLM logo]()
$1,000
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/411:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/105:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,062
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1111:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops30h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/215:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,094
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 8/1111:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops30h 29m
KLM
Tue 8/1811:22 am
ORD
- CPT
2 stops27h 03m
KLM
Deal found 7/7![KLM logo]()
$1,104
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 July 8, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 8, 2026.
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/138:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$576
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 10/52:45 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$602
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 9/131:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5![Qatar Airways logo]()
$613
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 11/1212:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$617
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4![Qatar Airways logo]()
$623
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Thu 9/34:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$651
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/24:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$681
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$701
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Fri 9/114:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$708
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 9/14:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$713
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 11/122:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$727
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Sun 9/64:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$733
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 July 8, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,000 (Travelwings) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $576 (Travelwings) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,137 |
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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 July 8, 2026.
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Depart
Return
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Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Fri 10/9
7:40 am-2:15 pm
1 stop37h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/14
4:25 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop22h 15m
$1,000
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Fri 10/9
8:00 pm-12:54 pm
2 stops23h 54m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/14
10:00 am-4:10 pm
2 stops22h 10m
$1,017
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/7
11:15 pm-2:15 pm
1 stop22h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/3
4:25 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop21h 35m
$1,052
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 8/4
11:15 pm-2:30 pm
1 stop22h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 9/10
5:10 pm-10:20 am
1 stop34h 10m
$1,064
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 10/16
10:00 pm-9:32 pm
1 stop30h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 10/30
11:56 am-6:35 pm
1 stop23h 39m
$1,071
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Tue 8/4
3:20 pm-2:30 pm
2 stops30h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/11
4:20 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop22h 05m
$1,080
DurbanChicago
DUR - ORD
DURORD
Durban King Shaka Intl
Wed 12/2
11:15 am-6:45 pm
2 stops39h 30m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/21
8:40 pm-10:40 am
2 stops54h 00m
$1,087
DurbanChicago
DUR - ORD
DURORD
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sat 10/24
6:55 pm-3:30 pm
2 stops27h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 11/10
6:50 pm-10:55 am
2 stops32h 05m
$1,111
Quickest round-trip
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Sat 10/24
7:50 pm-9:45 am
1 stop20h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 10/31
12:00 pm-4:10 pm
2 stops21h 10m
$1,136
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 8/23
11:15 pm-2:30 pm
1 stop22h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/30
4:20 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop22h 00m
$1,175
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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 $345). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $873). 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 67 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 July 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
7.2
Food
7.3
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Comfort
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
7.2
Food
7.3
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Comfort
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
7.2
Food
7.3
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.4
Comfort
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Apr 2026
OKC - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$935 | Average$1,405 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |