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$560+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$953
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$560
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,478
From Illinois to Johannesburg
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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 julio 31, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/57:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways
lun. 11/101:35 amJNB - ORD
2 stops43h 03mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/31$952
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
mié. 10/110:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
mié. 10/158:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/31$978
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
sáb. 9/68:34 amORD - JNB
2 stops32h 51mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/165:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$980
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
mié. 10/111:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
mié. 10/155:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/31$997
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
dom. 12/76:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop28h 50mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/217:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,131
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/178:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops42h 35mQatar Airways
dom. 9/283:10 amJNB - ORD
2 stops42h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,146
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 11/129:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways
jue. 12/2510:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,158
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
mar. 10/148:42 amSTL - JNB
2 stops40h 38mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/129:50 amJNB - STL
2 stops41h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,243
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 10/19:46 amSTL - JNB
2 stops40h 49mQatar Airways
vie. 10/311:45 pmJNB - STL
2 stops41h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,339
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
vie. 9/265:28 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops32h 07mLufthansa
mar. 10/77:00 pmJNB - STL
1 stop25h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 7/30$1,394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
mar. 10/1411:21 amSTL - JNB
1 stop25h 19mDelta
mar. 10/216:50 pmJNB - STL
2 stops32h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/31$1,411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
lun. 9/18:10 amSTL - JNB
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/69:20 pmJNB - STL
1 stop20h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,424

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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 julio 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Johannesburg

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/6

8:34 am-12:25 am

2 stops32h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/15

1:25 am-5:45 pm

2 stops47h 20m

$980

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 9/14

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/28

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$986

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 9/3

11:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 10/3

5:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$999

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 9/10

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 9/27

1:25 am-5:45 pm

2 stops47h 20m

$1,105

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 9/17

8:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops42h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/28

3:10 am-3:05 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$1,146

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 10/3

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 10/20

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,176

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 10/14

8:42 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 11/12

9:50 am-7:27 pm

2 stops41h 37m

$1,243

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 10/1

9:46 am-9:35 am

2 stops40h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 10/31

1:45 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops41h 11m

$1,339

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 9/26

5:28 pm-8:35 am

2 stops32h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/7

7:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,394

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 10/14

11:21 am-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 10/21

6:50 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$1,411

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 julio 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Johannesburg as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated julio 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, Delta, and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.

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

    $642 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $699 and $774, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 10 airlines flying from Illinois to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$798Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$892Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$966Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,179Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$1,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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