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$550+ 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$952
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$550
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,478
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 July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1211:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$929
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/2010:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/131:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/2$971
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:29 pmORD - CPT
2 stops30h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/128:40 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,021
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/710:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 7/108:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/3$1,176
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 8/37:50 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/295:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,182
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/126:45 amORD - JNB
2 stops26h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 9/183:10 amJNB - ORD
2 stops42h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:55 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,185
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/165:29 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/3010:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,186
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/57:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 11/168:40 amJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 56mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,208
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/101:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/249:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,214
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/135:01 amORD - JNB
2 stops44h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/219:50 amJNB - ORD
2 stops45h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,218
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/125:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 8/199:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,243

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to South Africa that are best for you.

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/25

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$929

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/13

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$971

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

5:29 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/12

8:40 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,021

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/26

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,179

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/29

5:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,182

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

6:45 am-4:10 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/18

3:10 am-3:05 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$1,184

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

6:55 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 pm-7:22 pm

2 stops31h 27m

$1,185

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/16

5:29 pm-7:30 am

2 stops30h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/30

10:05 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,186

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

7:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/15

1:35 am-5:36 pm

2 stops48h 01m

$1,208

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/10

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/24

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,214

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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 $1,173). Flying from Illinois to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 July 3, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta from Illinois to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $622. Users have also found prices from $719 and $750 on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

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

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    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 $1,689). 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 10 airlines flying from Illinois to South Africa

Discover the top 10 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$891Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$966Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$995Average$1,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,179Average$1,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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