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$594+ 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Sep 10 — Sep 171
Wed 9/10
Wed 9/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$940
(oojo)

One-way from

$594
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,017
From Illinois to South Africa
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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 September 5, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/22:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/3$940
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/158:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/3$942
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/102:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/3$945
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/177:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/285:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$954
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Thu 9/1810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/98:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/3$970
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1910:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/262:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/4$976
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 11/139:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/12:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/4$989
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1710:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/278:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/2$990
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 11/59:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/138:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/4$993
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/21:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/3$998
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1910:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/21:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/3$1,015
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Fri 9/1210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/218:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/4$1,015

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/2

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$940

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/15

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$942

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/10

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$945

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/28

5:00 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$954

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

6:10 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/25

1:35 am-5:37 pm

2 stops48h 02m

$960

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$970

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/28

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$970

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/28

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$970

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/2

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$1,015

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/12

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$1,031

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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 $1,173). Flying from Illinois to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,672). 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 September 5, 2025.

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

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to South Africa?

    Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Illinois to South Africa in just under 19h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h. 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $657. Users have also found prices from $756 and $779 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 $1,173). Flying from Illinois to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,672). 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 South Africa

Discover the top 9 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 September 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$764Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$888Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,046Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,049Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$1,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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