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$610+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Jun 20 — Jun 271
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Illinois

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 May 21, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/318:05 pm
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop32h 04m
Delta
Sat 6/1310:55 am
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop23h 55m
Delta
Deal found 5/19$999
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/318:05 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop31h 21m
Delta
Sat 6/135:30 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop29h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/19$999
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/218:00 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 7/41:30 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,011
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 11/259:50 am
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 11/298:20 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/17$1,052
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 9/79:50 am
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/31:10 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/20$1,055
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2011:15 pm
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Thu 5/284:20 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Deal found 5/20$1,063
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2011:15 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops27h 59m
KLM
Sat 6/134:20 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Deal found 5/20$1,073
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:25 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops26h 50m
KLM
Wed 6/174:50 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 5/20$1,100
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/712:10 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 31m
Kenya Airways
Wed 3/36:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,113
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/217:50 pm
CPT
-
STL
1 stop34h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 8/265:30 pm
STL
-
CPT
2 stops64h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,122
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Thu 7/166:50 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops28h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/275:54 pm
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops44h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,125
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/1312:40 pm
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/207:20 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,134

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 May 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$999
(Delta)

One-way from

$610
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,132
From South Africa to Illinois
One-way flight from South Africa to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Illinois that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

8:00 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop34h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

1:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,011

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/31

8:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops29h 28m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/13

1:26 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$1,075

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/10

6:25 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/17

4:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,100

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/7

5:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,113

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 6/11

6:30 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/17

7:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops32h 15m

$1,145

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/24

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/24

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,162

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

8:25 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops28h 53m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/20

6:55 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 30m

$1,196

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/16

6:50 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops29h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/27

5:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop34h 10m

$1,210

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

8:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/21

3:57 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops37h 43m

$1,210

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/3

8:25 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops30h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

5:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,249

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $881). 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 45 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 May 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,KLM, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Illinois in 26h 50m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or KLM to get the fastest option. South Africa and Illinois are separated by a distance of 8513 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $354 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $484 and $485, respectively.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Illinois?

    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.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $881). 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 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Illinois

Discover the top 3 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 May 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$846Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,008Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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