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$562+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois

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JNB — ORD
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$922
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$562
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,056
From South Africa to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Illinois
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 March 28, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 5/85:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/1811:25 amORD - JNB
1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$922
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2611:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Mon 10/139:30 amORD - CPT
1 stop25h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/27$974
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2611:00 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Mon 10/139:30 amMDW - CPT
2 stops25h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/27$980
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/284:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$981
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1311:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 22mKLM
Wed 5/281:30 pmORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKLM
Deal found 3/27$987
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 5/1311:15 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Wed 5/281:08 pmMDW - JNB
2 stops25h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/26$989
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/188:05 pmCPT - STL
1 stop28h 56mDelta
Sat 5/246:05 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops64h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/27$997
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 5/114:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/1811:25 amORD - CPT
1 stop41h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,023
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/281:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops42h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 5/47:10 amORD - JNB
2 stops44h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,036
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 5/86:50 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 31mDelta
Sun 5/184:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/26$1,037
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:25 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/175:10 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,038
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:40 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 34mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 5/181:30 pmORD - JNB
2 stops37h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/26$1,040

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Illinois 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Illinois that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

11:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop40h 10m

$922

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/26

11:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

9:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$974

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/26

11:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/13

9:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$980

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

6:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

4:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$981

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

11:15 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops26h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

1:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$987

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

11:15 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/28

1:08 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$989

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

8:05 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop28h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/24

6:05 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops64h 45m

$997

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/11

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

$1,023

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/28

1:15 am-1:10 pm

2 stops42h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

7:10 am-10:55 am

2 stops44h 45m

$1,036

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

6:50 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops32h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

4:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,037

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 ZA to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Illinois as you normally would.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

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 March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from South Africa to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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

    $562 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $657 and $736, respectively.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Illinois 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 South Africa to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Illinois. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$929Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$939Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,018Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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