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$562+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois

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JNB — ORD
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Illinois

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Illinois (USIL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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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 November 20, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/47:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/2911:15 amORD - JNB
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$965
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/117:25 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 2/208:40 pmORD - JNB
2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$998
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/31:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 49mKenya Airways
Wed 1/297:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops40h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,014
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/411:55 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops29h 51mKLM
Wed 1/292:08 pmMDW - JNB
2 stops23h 52mKLM
Deal found 11/19$1,014
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2111:20 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops29h 05mKLM
Sat 12/74:25 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Deal found 11/19$1,050
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 11/221:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/257:05 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,081
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/238:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/259:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,089
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:40 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Mon 12/305:03 pmMDW - JNB
1 stop17h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/20$1,115
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2411:55 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 57mKLM
Tue 12/3112:30 pmORD - JNB
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Deal found 11/20$1,120
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2411:55 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops29h 22mDelta
Thu 1/910:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops27h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/19$1,189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/178:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/249:50 amORD - CPT
2 stops37h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,319
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/97:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop28h 25mSWISS
Mon 12/307:05 pmORD - CPT
2 stops40h 15mSWISS
Deal found 11/20$1,369

Find flights from South Africa to Illinois within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/4

7:35 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/29

11:15 am-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$965

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/18

1:15 am-12:05 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/24

7:05 am-12:15 am

2 stops33h 10m

$986

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/26

5:15 pm-10:10 am

1 stop24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/31

8:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$986

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/18

1:15 am-12:05 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/24

7:05 am-4:00 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$995

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

7:25 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

8:40 pm-10:20 am

2 stops29h 40m

$998

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/4

11:55 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops29h 51m

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/29

2:08 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops23h 52m

$1,014

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/23

7:40 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/30

5:03 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$1,115

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/24

11:55 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops26h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/31

12:30 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$1,120

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/24

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

9:45 am-8:00 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,131

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/24

11:55 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops29h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

10:30 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,189

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Illinois

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Illinois including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of $232). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Kenya Airways and British Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $601 and $628, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Illinois?

    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Illinois (average of $232). Flying from South Africa to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Illinois

Discover the top 5 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$821Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$909Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$929Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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