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$618+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Johannesburg

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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
ene. 26 — feb. 21
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dom. 2/2
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 enero 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$839
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$618
(JetBlue)
From Illinois to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/258:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
mar. 3/47:10 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$839
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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. 3/47:05 amORD - JNB
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/101:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops47h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$901
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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. 3/47:05 amORD - JNB
2 stops40h 35mKenya Airways
lun. 3/101:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops47h 28mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/21$904
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/48:27 pmORD - JNB
2 stops29h 53mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/117:25 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$906
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mié. 2/199:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
mié. 2/262:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/21$1,033
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/16:00 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops32h 20mBritish Airways
lun. 3/179:15 pmJNB - STL
2 stops27h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,108
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/206:36 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
mié. 2/267:25 pmJNB - STL
2 stops30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,115
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
vie. 2/75:00 pmORD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
lun. 2/109:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,158
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
vie. 3/147:50 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 35mQatar Airways
dom. 3/238:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,189
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/77:05 pmORD - JNB
1 stop24h 50mJetBlue
vie. 3/148:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop26h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 1/21$1,284
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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. 3/77:05 pmORD - JNB
2 stops35h 15mRwandAir
vie. 3/144:50 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops29h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 1/21$1,323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
sáb. 3/110:59 amSTL - JNB
1 stop24h 01mDelta
lun. 3/179:55 pmJNB - STL
1 stop24h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,348

Find flights from Illinois to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Johannesburg 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 enero 21, 2025.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/25

8:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/4

7:10 pm-10:10 am

1 stop23h 00m

$824

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/4

7:05 am-4:00 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/10

1:15 am-5:43 pm

2 stops47h 28m

$897

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/4

7:05 am-12:15 am

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/11

5:00 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$901

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/6

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 4/19

2:30 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,039

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 4/21

7:40 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 5/5

1:35 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,047

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 3/7

8:11 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 3/14

7:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,052

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 3/1

6:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/17

9:15 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops27h 37m

$1,108

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 2/20

6:36 pm-10:20 am

2 stops31h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 2/26

7:25 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,115

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/3

7:05 pm-9:25 am

1 stop30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/10

8:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,211

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 2/28

9:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 3/15

7:25 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$1,230

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Johannesburg

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 IL to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated enero 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Johannesburg, such as British Airways, Qatar Airways and Delta. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
665 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Johannesburg. 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 Illinois to Johannesburg one-way?

    $618 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $742 and $1,033, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Johannesburg?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Johannesburg is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Lambert-St Louis - Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 9 airlines flying from Illinois to Johannesburg

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Johannesburg. 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$767Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$926Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$937Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$968Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$996Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,175Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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