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$578+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Johannesburg

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ORD — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,117
(oojo)

One-way from

$578
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,447
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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 June 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/2211:25 amORD - JNB
1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 8/285:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,117
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/227:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
Thu 10/212:10 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops36h 26mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,136
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 10/87:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/141:25 amJNB - ORD
2 stops42h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,142
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 11/218:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/3010:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,146
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 9/147:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops60h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 9/271:55 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops48h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,157
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 12/49:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop34h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/178:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,198
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 8/131:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 8/229:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,201
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/35:55 amSTL - JNB
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/159:50 amJNB - STL
2 stops42h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/83:57 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops32h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/149:15 pmJNB - STL
2 stops28h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,296
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 10/145:34 amSTL - JNB
2 stops45h 01mQatar Airways
Tue 10/218:25 pmJNB - STL
2 stops33h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 10/146:30 amSTL - JNB
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/123:05 pmJNB - STL
2 stops27h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 10/145:40 pmSTL - JNB
1 stop19h 00mDelta
Tue 10/216:50 pmJNB - STL
2 stops30h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/9$1,411

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/22

11:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/28

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$1,117

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/22

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,201

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,202

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/3

5:55 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

9:50 am-9:19 pm

2 stops42h 29m

$1,243

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

3:57 pm-7:00 am

2 stops32h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/14

9:15 pm-6:27 pm

2 stops28h 12m

$1,296

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

8:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

9:15 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 40m

$1,381

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/3

3:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

7:00 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$1,417

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/3

5:11 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

9:55 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop27h 07m

$1,470

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/12

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/20

5:00 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops55h 40m

$1,471

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/20

5:22 am-4:10 pm

2 stops51h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/25

1:55 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$1,495

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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 $1,696). 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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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?

    $646 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 $700 and $742, 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 $1,696). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$795Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$890Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$966Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$995Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,179Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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