$573+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois
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JNB — ORD
may. 15 — may. 221
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to IllinoisExplore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 15, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 15, 2026.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/249:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
vie. 7/249:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/15![Etihad Airways logo]()
$926
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
mar. 10/279:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
mié. 11/251:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/12![Etihad Airways logo]()
$927
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mié. 9/96:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 2/38:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$954
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
mar. 10/275:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 34m
Kenya Airways
mié. 11/256:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/12![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,042
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2812:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
jue. 8/207:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,043
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/47:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
vie. 5/87:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/11![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,045
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mar. 11/245:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 1/1211:50 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,047
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/187:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
dom. 7/267:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,063
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
lun. 9/76:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
mié. 3/311:50 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,070
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
lun. 9/75:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 3/36:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,074
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/253:05 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops27h 42m
United Airlines
mar. 1/199:30 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops37h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,089
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
lun. 8/39:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
vie. 9/42:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/11![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,097
Best flights from South Africa to IllinoisDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Illinois that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated abril 15, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Illinois that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated abril 15, 2026.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
lun. 9/79:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
mié. 3/31:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/11![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,151
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/1012:05 pm
DUR
- ORD
3 stops31h 35m
Qatar Airways
lun. 9/147:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,225
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
jue. 9/1011:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops38h 00m
Turkish Airlines
lun. 9/148:10 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops40h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,291
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/1011:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops35h 40m
British Airways
lun. 9/149:00 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops54h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 4/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,306
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/103:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops47h 50m
Ethiopian Air
lun. 9/1410:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/10![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/138:05 pm
CPT
- STL
1 stop26h 52m
Delta
sáb. 9/196:45 am
STL
- CPT
2 stops28h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/15![Delta logo]()
$1,334
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/181:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 7/99:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,351
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/157:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Emirates
sáb. 5/238:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 4/14![Emirates logo]()
$1,360
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/1611:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops26h 03m
KLM
mié. 8/191:00 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 25m
KLM
Deal found 4/11![KLM logo]()
$1,433
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
mar. 7/219:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop21h 01m
SAUDIA
mié. 8/55:10 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/12![SAUDIA logo]()
$1,609
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
jue. 5/215:55 pm
CPT
- STL
1 stop26h 30m
Lufthansa
mié. 8/261:18 pm
STL
- CPT
2 stops37h 12m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/11![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,763
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/215:55 pm
CPT
- STL
1 stop26h 30m
United Airlines
mié. 8/264:52 pm
STL
- CPT
2 stops36h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/15![United Airlines logo]()
$1,826
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
lun. 5/47:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
lun. 5/113:57 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops37h 58m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/11![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,262
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/101:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops32h 50m
Etihad Airways
lun. 9/142:00 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops41h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/10![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,342
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/197:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Emirates
dom. 5/248:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 4/14![Emirates logo]()
$1,360
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
vie. 5/296:40 pm
DUR
- ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 6/58:35 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,366
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/287:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
jue. 6/44:33 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops37h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,269
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
vie. 5/229:55 pm
JNB
- STL
1 stop27h 05m
Kenya Airways
vie. 7/175:19 pm
STL
- JNB
1 stop19h 21m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$2,863
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/76:00 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops31h 05m
Delta
mié. 3/31:00 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops25h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/13![Delta logo]()
$1,472
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/271:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 15m
Emirates
mié. 6/38:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop41h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/12![Emirates logo]()
$1,363
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
sáb. 5/305:00 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 6/68:35 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,384
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/182:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
lun. 6/2210:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/12![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,523
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/2912:40 pm
JNB
- STL
2 stops38h 50m
Qatar Airways
vie. 6/52:33 pm
STL
- JNB
2 stops36h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/2011:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 18m
Delta
mié. 5/271:22 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 58m
Delta
Deal found 4/14![Delta logo]()
$1,479
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/1711:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 18m
KLM
mar. 5/261:22 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 58m
KLM
Deal found 4/14![KLM logo]()
$1,669
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/106:40 pm
DUR
- ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
lun. 9/148:35 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/10![Emirates logo]()
$1,426
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
mar. 4/2812:00 pm
DUR
- ORD
3 stops50h 41m
Qatar Airways
sáb. 5/27:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops41h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/268:25 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops29h 08m
Delta
mar. 6/29:22 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops28h 58m
Delta
Deal found 4/11![Delta logo]()
$1,510
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2811:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 41m
KLM
jue. 6/412:53 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops25h 27m
KLM
Deal found 4/13![KLM logo]()
$1,691
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/217:30 pm
CPT
- STL
2 stops35h 29m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 8/268:36 am
STL
- CPT
2 stops42h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,538
Last-minute flights from South Africa to IllinoisDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Illinois. Data last updated abril 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Illinois. Data last updated abril 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/47:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
vie. 5/87:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/11![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,045
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
jue. 5/1412:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
lun. 7/137:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,150
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/187:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
dom. 7/267:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,063
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/189:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 5/2510:30 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,117
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
lun. 5/187:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
lun. 5/257:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,140
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
mar. 5/265:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 6/211:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/11![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,118
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
mar. 5/267:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
jue. 8/67:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/11![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,160
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2812:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
jue. 8/207:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,043
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/287:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
jue. 6/47:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,104
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
jue. 5/2812:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 06m
Kenya Airways
jue. 8/206:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/14![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,148
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/296:30 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops29h 20m
Qatar Airways
vie. 6/57:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops32h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,132
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
vie. 5/297:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
vie. 6/57:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,142
One-way flights from South Africa to IllinoisSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated abril 15, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated abril 15, 2026.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/158:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15![Qatar Airways logo]()
$573
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2812:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
jue. 5/75:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops34h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$598
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
dom. 9/205:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops46h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$614
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
jue. 6/114:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$615
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
sáb. 6/137:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$632
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
lun. 9/215:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops46h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$640
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mié. 5/65:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops34h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$650
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/197:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$650
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
mar. 9/225:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops46h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$652
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/207:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/11![Qatar Airways logo]()
$655
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
lun. 5/45:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
3 stops37h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$660
Find flight deals from South Africa to Illinois
Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated abril 15, 2026.
Round-trip from | $926 (Etihad Airways) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $573 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,087 |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
lun. 9/7
9:50 am-3:40 pm
1 stop36h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
mié. 3/3
1:10 pm-8:20 am
1 stop35h 10m
$1,151
DurbanChicago
DUR - ORD
DURORD
Durban King Shaka Intl
jue. 9/10
12:05 pm-12:40 pm
3 stops31h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
lun. 9/14
7:20 pm-10:35 am
2 stops32h 15m
$1,225
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
lun. 5/4
7:30 pm-4:50 pm
1 stop28h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
lun. 5/11
3:57 pm-12:55 pm
2 stops37h 58m
$1,262
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
jue. 5/28
7:30 pm-4:50 pm
1 stop28h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
jue. 6/4
4:33 pm-12:55 pm
2 stops37h 22m
$1,269
JohannesburgSt. Louis
JNB - STL
JNBSTL
Johannesburg OR Tambo
vie. 5/29
12:40 pm-8:30 pm
2 stops38h 50m
Lambert-St Louis
vie. 6/5
2:33 pm-10:30 am
2 stops36h 57m
$1,286
DurbanChicago
DUR - ORD
DURORD
Durban King Shaka Intl
jue. 9/10
11:15 am-6:15 pm
2 stops38h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
lun. 9/14
8:10 pm-7:50 pm
2 stops40h 40m
$1,291
DurbanChicago
DUR - ORD
DURORD
Durban King Shaka Intl
jue. 9/10
11:15 am-3:55 pm
2 stops35h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
lun. 9/14
9:00 pm-10:40 am
2 stops54h 40m
$1,306
DurbanChicago
DUR - ORD
DURORD
Durban King Shaka Intl
mar. 4/28
12:00 pm-7:41 am
3 stops50h 41m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
sáb. 5/2
7:20 pm-7:50 pm
2 stops41h 30m
$1,323
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
jue. 9/10
3:25 pm-8:15 am
2 stops47h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
lun. 9/14
10:15 am-2:35 pm
1 stop21h 20m
$1,325
Cape TownSt. Louis
CPT - STL
CPTSTL
Cape Town Intl
dom. 9/13
8:05 pm-3:57 pm
1 stop26h 52m
Lambert-St Louis
sáb. 9/19
6:45 am-5:50 pm
2 stops28h 05m
$1,334
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of $800). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $972). 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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Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated abril 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,KLM, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$883 | Average$919 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$916 | Average$1,383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$999 | Average$1,059 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,005 | Average$1,092 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |