OR Tambo

$608+ Cheap flights from Illinois to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from Illinois to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/46:04 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops26h 46m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/115:00 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/1$873
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sun 2/87:01 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops33h 24m
Kenya Airways
Tue 2/245:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops32h 43m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/3$971
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 9/287:30 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Kenya Airways
Mon 10/512:10 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops36h 24m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/3$972
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/27:00 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops43h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/175:00 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops26h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/2$973
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/156:00 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/265:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$974
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/59:45 am
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/112:30 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3$975
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 3/29:45 am
ORD
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JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/172:30 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$977
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 4/2610:15 am
ORD
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JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/132:30 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$979
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 4/216:21 pm
ORD
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JNB
2 stops38h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/285:00 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops31h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$980
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 2/239:45 am
ORD
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JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/48:20 am
JNB
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ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3$983
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 3/1810:15 am
ORD
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JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/258:20 am
JNB
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ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1$984
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 4/110:15 am
ORD
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JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/228:20 am
JNB
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ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3$986

Find flight deals from Illinois to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated February 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$873
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$608
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$989
From Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo
One-way flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$983

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/29

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$992

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/29

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,036

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,057

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

10:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops40h 25m

$1,071

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

6:15 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/22

1:15 am-12:21 pm

2 stops42h 06m

$1,099

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

12:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/1

6:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,194

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

6:41 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/30

5:00 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$1,196

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/15

6:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,257

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/18

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/2

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$1,281

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $753). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,212). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, and Delta can get you from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 17h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 25m. There are 8814 mi between Illinois and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $576. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $753). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,212). 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 9 airlines flying from Illinois to OR Tambo

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to OR Tambo. 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$816Average$3,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$888Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$920Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,097Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,118Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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