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$661+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
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 July 9, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2311:25 am
ORD
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CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/84:35 pm
CPT
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ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,096
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 9/1011:25 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/244:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,104
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/911:45 am
ORD
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CPT
1 stop27h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/265:20 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,112
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/164:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,150
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Mon 8/1011:25 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/104:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/611:25 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/164:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,167
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/111:25 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/45:20 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,180
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1111:25 am
ORD
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CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/144:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,190
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Wed 8/128:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/144:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/28:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/42:00 pm
CPT
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ORD
2 stops37h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,206
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:10 pm
ORD
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DUR
2 stops34h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 8/262:45 pm
DUR
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ORD
2 stops34h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,247
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/217:20 pm
ORD
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DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/3012:05 pm
DUR
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ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/8$1,279

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 July 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,096
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$661
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,710
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,150

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/14

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,190

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/4

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,210

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/26

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$1,210

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/13

11:45 am-11:00 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/27

2:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,246

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/24

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,262

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

7:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/30

12:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,280

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/3

10:22 am-8:15 am

2 stops38h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

9:45 am-12:27 am

2 stops45h 42m

$1,316

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,384

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

7:20 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 10/22

7:10 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,402

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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 $1,052). 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 76 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?

    Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Illinois to South Africa in just under 26h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 30m. 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 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 $1,052). 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 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$795Average$2,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$980Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,021Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,059Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,275Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$1,309Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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