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$580+ 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
nov 28 — dec 51
fre 11/28
fre 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 oktober 29, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sön 11/911:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
sön 11/237:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$925
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
fre 11/2811:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
fre 12/57:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$948
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
fre 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
tors 12/45:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$969
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
tors 11/2711:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
fre 12/127:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$969
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
fre 11/2811:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
lör 12/137:10 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/27$971
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
fre 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
sön 12/145:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/27$977
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
tors 12/411:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
ons 12/177:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/27$991
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
fre 12/511:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
sön 12/145:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/27$994
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mån 11/1011:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
tors 11/137:10 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$994
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
tors 12/49:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
ons 12/172:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/27$995
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
sön 11/911:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
fre 11/147:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,003
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
sön 11/99:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
sön 11/238:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$1,006

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 oktober 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$924
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$580
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,181
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to South Africa that are best for you.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sön 11/9

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sön 11/23

7:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

$925

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mån 2/23

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mån 3/2

2:00 pm-10:05 am

2 stops28h 05m

$1,052

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tors 12/4

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lör 12/13

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,072

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tors 11/13

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mån 12/1

11:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

$1,089

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mån 11/10

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tors 11/13

11:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

$1,093

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ons 12/3

11:50 am-1:30 pm

2 stops41h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

ons 1/14

4:00 pm-10:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

$1,099

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tors 12/4

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lör 12/13

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,109

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

lör 11/8

1:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

lör 11/15

8:50 pm-10:45 am

1 stop21h 55m

$1,151

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mån 3/16

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

tors 3/19

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,156

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

tors 3/5

3:34 pm-7:35 am

2 stops32h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mån 3/9

10:00 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$1,236

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to South Africa

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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 $766). Flying from Illinois to South Africa 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 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 oktober 29, 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, Ethiopian Air, and United Airlines can get you from Illinois to South Africa in just under 19h. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h. The distance between Illinois and South Africa is about 8566 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $766). Flying from Illinois to South Africa 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 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 oktober 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$764Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$885Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,097Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,118Average$1,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,179Average$1,769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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