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$563+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Nov 12 — Nov 191
Wed 11/12
Wed 11/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 13, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Thu 10/1610:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/162:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12$960
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/199:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/262:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12$964
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/197:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 12/61:35 amJNB - ORD
2 stops48h 11mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/13$980
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/37:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 11/185:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 39mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/13$984
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/56:45 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/121:35 amJNB - ORD
2 stops48h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$986
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Thu 12/49:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/172:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12$990
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/269:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/38:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11$1,003
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/39:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/182:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/13$1,007
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Mon 11/179:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/308:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12$1,010
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Wed 11/199:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/78:20 amJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12$1,016
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Thu 11/279:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/48:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/13$1,018
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/197:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops43h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 12/812:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 38mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/12$1,025

Cheap 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 October 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$964
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$563
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,181
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/13

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,079

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/8

11:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

$1,089

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

6:45 am-3:55 am

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

4:50 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,190

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Thu 3/5

6:40 pm-7:35 am

2 stops28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/9

10:00 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops30h 39m

$1,236

BloomingtonJohannesburg

BMI - JNB

BMIJNB

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 3/4

3:06 pm-10:25 am

2 stops35h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

7:35 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,236

PeoriaJohannesburg

PIA - JNB

PIAJNB

Greater Peoria

Wed 3/4

4:34 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-8:28 pm

2 stops29h 28m

$1,236

SpringfieldJohannesburg

SPI - JNB

SPIJNB

Springfield Capital

Thu 2/26

6:39 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

10:00 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops33h 01m

$1,236

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

9:45 am-12:05 am

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/18

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,293

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/12

1:43 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/19

10:00 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$1,296

ChampaignJohannesburg

CMI - JNB

CMIJNB

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 2/12

3:42 pm-7:35 am

2 stops55h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/16

10:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,363

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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 $806). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,208). 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 13, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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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, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines can get you from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 26h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 45m. There are 8704 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $660. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and British Airways, 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?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Chicago Midway - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Lambert-St Louis - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route 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 $806). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,208). 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 8 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 October 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$814Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$888Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,097Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,110Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,168Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,179Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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