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$719+ 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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Jun 20 — Jun 271
Sat 6/20
Sat 6/27
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 May 21, 2026.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 9/116:00 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/201:15 am
JNB
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ORD
2 stops47h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,036
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 10/221:00 pm
ORD
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JNB
2 stops52h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/21:35 am
JNB
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ORD
2 stops42h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,061
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Tue 9/86:00 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/155:00 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops25h 47m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,068
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Sat 9/126:30 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/185:00 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,088
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 9/216:00 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 10/1212:10 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops36h 24m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,108
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 8/316:00 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/235:00 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops32h 34m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,113
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Sat 10/101:30 pm
ORD
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JNB
2 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/175:00 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops25h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,119
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Tue 11/312:50 pm
ORD
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CPT
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/125:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,126
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sat 9/266:30 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/1112:10 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops36h 24m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,140
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 8/226:00 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/75:00 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,153
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 11/712:50 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/195:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,166
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sat 9/56:00 am
ORD
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JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/195:00 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops25h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,169

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 May 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,126
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$719
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,166
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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 May 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to South Africa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/3

9:21 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

9:50 am-8:03 pm

2 stops41h 13m

$1,376

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/8

3:57 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

11:15 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$1,485

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/30

9:31 am-10:15 am

2 stops41h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

1:15 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops37h 48m

$1,527

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/9

1:25 pm-9:00 am

2 stops36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/19

8:20 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops31h 07m

$1,527

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,534

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/28

9:47 am-3:55 am

2 stops35h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

8:20 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$1,566

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/13

9:31 am-9:00 am

2 stops40h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/15

8:20 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$1,567

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/29

1:25 pm-10:15 am

2 stops37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

7:30 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,589

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/6

5:30 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops43h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

2:30 pm-12:02 pm

3 stops28h 32m

$1,594

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/30

7:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

5:55 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,682

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to South Africa (average of $543). Flying from Illinois to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $930). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Illinois to South Africa is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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?

    Delta, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Illinois to South Africa in just under 18h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 51m. 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $659. Users have also found prices from $742 and $787 on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to South Africa (average of $543). Flying from Illinois to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $930). 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 May 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$783Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$806Average$2,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$980Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,052Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,056Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,211Average$1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,270Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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