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$602+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Johannesburg

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 9, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:04 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops33h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/167:35 pmJNB - STL
2 stops30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/257:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:30 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/177:35 pmJNB - STL
2 stops30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1910:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,566
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Thu 12/251:24 pmORD - JNB
2 stops21h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1910:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,582
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/306:00 amSTL - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Sat 1/1710:00 pmJNB - STL
2 stops33h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/7$1,599
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:50 pmORD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/258:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,670
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/109:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/125:30 amJNB - ORD
3 stops34h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/6$1,686
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:40 pmORD - JNB
2 stops49h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/258:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,687
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/233:45 pmORD - JNB
2 stops34h 45mSWISS
Sun 1/258:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop28h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/7$1,707
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/258:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/7$1,722
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/106:42 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/148:15 pmJNB - STL
2 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$2,003

Find flight deals from Illinois to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated December 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$879
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$602
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,641
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Johannesburg 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 December 9, 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

8:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/21

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$994

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,014

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,114

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/3

5:56 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

10:00 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops27h 07m

$1,295

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

9:45 am-12:05 am

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,357

BloomingtonJohannesburg

BMI - JNB

BMIJNB

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 6/6

3:05 pm-9:25 am

2 stops35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/20

7:25 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops34h 37m

$1,360

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/3

4:49 pm-7:05 am

2 stops30h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

7:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,408

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/29

3:48 pm-8:50 am

2 stops34h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/3

8:40 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$1,412

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/24

2:04 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/16

7:35 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops30h 59m

$1,421

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/23

9:59 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

7:20 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops33h 23m

$1,433

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Johannesburg

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg (average of $820). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,213). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Illinois to Johannesburg by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Johannesburg. 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 Illinois to Johannesburg?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and American Airlines fly from Illinois to Johannesburg in about 26h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 04m. The distance from Illinois to Johannesburg is about 8704 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $576 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 Ethiopian Air and United Airlines, with prices starting from $718 and $1,092, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Johannesburg?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Johannesburg is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Lambert-St Louis - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Johannesburg 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 Illinois to Johannesburg?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg (average of $820). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,213). 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 8 airlines flying from Illinois to Johannesburg

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Johannesburg. 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$815Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$885Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,097Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,118Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$3,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,558Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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