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$543+ Cheap flights from Illinois to South Africa

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Illinois to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/131:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,410
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/309:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 2/188:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,425
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sun 12/289:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 2/188:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,440
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/309:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/202:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,470
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/309:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/178:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,475
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/122:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,478
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/299:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop34h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/208:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,478
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/151:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,483
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sun 12/289:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/208:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,485
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/299:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/198:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,493
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/309:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/132:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,518
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sun 12/289:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/172:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,525

Find flight deals from Illinois to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated December 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$934
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$543
(Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,641
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to South Africa 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 28, 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

6:04 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

12:05 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops43h 16m

$958

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$969

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

6:50 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

8:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$973

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

12:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,006

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

8:05 pm-3:55 am

1 stop24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

9:40 am-3:45 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$1,030

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,043

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/1

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,055

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/1

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,055

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

$1,055

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,075

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to South Africa (average of $780). Flying from Illinois to South Africa 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to South Africa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to South Africa?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon 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 South Africa. 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 South Africa?

    Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Illinois to South Africa in just under 26h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 25m. The distance between Illinois and South Africa is about 8704 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $576. Users have also found prices from $731 and $912 on Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to South Africa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to South Africa (average of $780). Flying from Illinois to South Africa 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 South Africa

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to South Africa. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$764Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$885Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,056Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,097Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,118Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$3,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,512Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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