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$551+ 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
feb. 28 — mar. 71
vie. 2/28
vie. 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated febrero 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$831
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$551
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$958
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 febrero 23, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
mié. 3/1212:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
mié. 3/197:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/23$831
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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. 3/1210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air
mié. 3/192:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/23$855
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
mié. 3/127:35 amORD - JNB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/255:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$951
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
mié. 4/97:35 amORD - JNB
2 stops33h 40mKenya Airways
mié. 4/165:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/23$954
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/258:40 amSTL - JNB
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
jue. 2/2710:10 amJNB - STL
2 stops60h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,018
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
lun. 11/38:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/1210:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop28h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,059
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/1110:10 pmORD - JNB
2 stops25h 55mLufthansa
mar. 3/2510:10 amJNB - ORD
1 stop40h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 2/22$1,072
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
lun. 9/14:00 pmORD - JNB
1 stop33h 35mUnited Airlines
dom. 9/147:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,076
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
dom. 3/166:42 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops32h 38mAmerican Airlines
lun. 3/249:15 pmJNB - STL
2 stops32h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,081
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
sáb. 3/17:05 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 20mSWISS
sáb. 3/83:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops53h 40mSWISS
Deal found 2/23$1,088
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
mié. 5/144:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 05mBritish Airways
lun. 6/27:25 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/22$1,102
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/265:18 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops41h 27mUnited Airlines
mar. 10/710:25 amJNB - STL
2 stops30h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,196

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 febrero 23, 2025.

Fly from

Illinois

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Johannesburg

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Price

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/12

12:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 3/19

7:05 pm-11:10 am

1 stop23h 05m

$831

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/12

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 3/19

2:35 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$855

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/12

7:35 am-12:15 am

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/25

5:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$951

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/9

7:35 am-12:15 am

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 4/16

5:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$954

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 2/25

8:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 2/27

10:10 am-3:06 pm

2 stops60h 56m

$1,018

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/11

10:10 pm-7:05 am

2 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/25

10:10 am-7:25 pm

1 stop40h 15m

$1,072

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/29

4:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 5/7

9:15 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,079

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 3/16

6:42 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/24

9:15 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$1,081

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 3/20

6:30 am-6:35 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 4/6

7:00 pm-7:50 am

2 stops43h 50m

$1,100

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/14

4:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 6/3

7:25 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,102

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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 febrero 23, 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 febrero 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. 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
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,191 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
771 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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?

    $590 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 JetBlue and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $618 and $713, 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 febrero 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$770Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$994Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,176Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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