Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from $503

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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — ORD
May 12 — May 191

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 30 days in advance to save up to 6% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 30 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Africa to Illinois 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $954, or $962 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Illinois?

Flights from South Africa to Illinois lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Africa to Illinois in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $744.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Illinois (ZA - IL)?

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.

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Illinois

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between South Africa and Illinois. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Kenya Airways flights we've found from South Africa to Illinois. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sun 8/41:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops47h 27mKenya Airways
Sat 8/107:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops43h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,188
Mon 6/102:30 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops29h 43mKenya Airways
Tue 7/167:10 amORD - CPT
3 stops47h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,240
Tue 6/111:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops47h 18mKenya Airways
Wed 7/107:10 amORD - JNB
2 stops43h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,248

Cheap Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Illinois

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Etihad Airways for the route between South Africa and Illinois. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Etihad Airways flights traveling from South Africa to Illinois. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Fri 5/319:55 amJNB - ORD
2 stops61h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 6/71:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,191
Sun 8/49:55 amJNB - ORD
2 stops37h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 8/131:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,250
Fri 5/319:55 amJNB - ORD
2 stops61h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 6/81:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,303

Cheap South Africa to Illinois flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from South Africa to Illinois specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Prices were last updated on May 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from South Africa to Illinois in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 5/129:30 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop30h 57mDelta
Mon 6/311:05 amORD - CPT
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/6$927
Tue 5/1411:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 02mKLM
Mon 5/274:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Deal found 5/6$932
Tue 5/289:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop33h 10mDelta
Thu 7/257:15 amSTL - CPT
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/6$940
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop25h 27mDelta
Thu 7/2510:11 amSTL - CPT
1 stop24h 39mDelta
Deal found 5/6$949
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops23h 49mDelta
Mon 7/2210:30 amSTL - CPT
2 stops24h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/6$953
Tue 6/49:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop23h 52mDelta
Sun 6/166:06 amSTL - CPT
2 stops32h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/6$960
Tue 5/79:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop23h 52mDelta
Fri 11/87:15 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/6$961
Tue 6/49:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 04mDelta
Sun 6/166:06 amSTL - CPT
2 stops32h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/6$964
Tue 5/79:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops26h 52mDelta
Fri 11/87:15 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/6$971

South Africa to Illinois 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between South Africa and Illinois in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from South Africa to Illinois in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 5/129:30 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop30h 57mDelta
Mon 6/311:05 amORD - CPT
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/6$927
Tue 5/1411:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 02mKLM
Mon 5/274:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Deal found 5/6$932
Tue 5/289:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop33h 10mDelta
Thu 7/257:15 amSTL - CPT
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/6$940
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop25h 27mDelta
Thu 7/2510:11 amSTL - CPT
1 stop24h 39mDelta
Deal found 5/6$949
Sun 5/269:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops23h 49mDelta
Mon 7/2210:30 amSTL - CPT
2 stops24h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/6$953
Tue 6/49:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop23h 52mDelta
Sun 6/166:06 amSTL - CPT
2 stops32h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/6$960
Tue 5/79:30 pmCPT - STL
1 stop23h 52mDelta
Fri 11/87:15 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/6$961
Tue 6/49:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 04mDelta
Sun 6/166:06 amSTL - CPT
2 stops32h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/6$964
Tue 5/79:30 pmCPT - STL
2 stops26h 52mDelta
Fri 11/87:15 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop39h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/6$971

South Africa to Illinois flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from South Africa to Illinois for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from South Africa to Illinois. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Sun 5/129:30 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop30h 57mDelta
Mon 6/311:05 amORD - CPT
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/6$927
Tue 5/1411:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 02mKLM
Mon 5/274:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Deal found 5/6$932
Sun 5/1211:15 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 30mKLM
Mon 6/31:32 pmORD - CPT
2 stops24h 53mKLM
Deal found 5/5$1,228
Sun 5/1211:15 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 02mKLM
Mon 6/31:32 pmORD - CPT
2 stops24h 53mKLM
Deal found 5/6$1,244
Mon 5/131:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops46h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/277:10 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,527
Sun 5/122:30 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops29h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/37:10 amORD - CPT
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,813
Tue 5/1410:15 amJNB - ORD
4 stops28h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/2710:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/6$1,885
Sun 5/122:30 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops33h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/37:10 amORD - CPT
3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,897
Tue 5/1412:20 pmJNB - ORD
4 stops50h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/2710:15 amORD - JNB
3 stops42h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/6$2,695

One-way flights to Illinois from South Africa

Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from South Africa to Illinois. Those seeking round-trip flights from South Africa to Illinois should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Mon 9/301:00 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops38h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$503
Tue 6/41:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops38h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$503
Tue 6/41:00 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops52h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$518
Tue 6/41:00 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$528
Mon 6/101:00 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops41h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$545
Mon 6/101:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops38h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$552
Mon 6/101:00 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops58h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$560
Tue 6/44:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$578
Tue 10/11:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$595

Find flights from South Africa to Illinois within your budget

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 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.

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$915 - $1,188

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Return

Price

Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/17

1 stop33h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/31

1 stop38h 05m

$915

Cape Town IntlLambert-St Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/10

1 stop30h 19m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/26

2 stops36h 10m

$1,022

Johannesburg OR TamboChicago O'Hare Intl

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/23

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/20

1 stop29h 45m

$1,036

Johannesburg OR TamboChicago O'Hare Intl

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/23

1 stop24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops35h 52m

$1,075

Johannesburg OR TamboChicago O'Hare Intl

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/21

1 stop26h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

1 stop25h 35m

$1,082

Durban King Shaka IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 10/11

2 stops34h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/3

2 stops31h 50m

$1,135

Johannesburg OR TamboChicago O'Hare Intl

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/19

2 stops30h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/7

1 stop26h 45m

$1,174

Johannesburg OR TamboChicago O'Hare Intl

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/4

2 stops47h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/10

2 stops43h 15m

$1,188

Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/14

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/3

1 stop32h 20m

$1,188

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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 May 7, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, Etihad Airways and RwandAir 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.
8.1
Very good
3,996 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

8.1
Very good
3,996 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,996 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,996 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

7.9
Good
1,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,996 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

7.9
Good
49 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,996 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

7.7
Good
4,439 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,996 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

the flight was perfect beside the fact that w didnt get Kosher mealls

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  • Can I find flights from South Africa to Illinois for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Illinois for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $915, but on average you can expect to pay $1,002.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Illinois for under $1,000?

    There are currently 9+ open flights from South Africa to Illinois within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

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

    $578 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $595 and $639, respectively.

  • What does JNB to ORD mean?

    JNB and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JNB to ORD refers to a flight route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Moline Quad-City Airport (MLI), Greater Peoria Airport (PIA), Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI), Springfield Capital Airport (SPI) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Illinois that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Africa to Illinois flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from South Africa to Illinois with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter South Africa to Illinois flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Illinois?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Illinois that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from South Africa to Illinois offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from South Africa to Illinois?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Africa to Illinois flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the South Africa to Illinois flight deals updated?

    The South Africa to Illinois flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/6.

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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Illinois

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JetBlueCheapest$701Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$821Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest$881Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$891Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$904Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest$921Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$942Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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