OR Tambo

$637+ Cheap flights from Illinois to OR Tambo (JNB)

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ORD — JNB
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$921
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$637
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,076
From Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo
One-way flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($214 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/410:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/118:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/17$921
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 11/1011:55 amORD - JNB
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/227:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$923
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/67:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 5/189:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$943
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 10/117:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/175:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$978
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/237:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
Thu 10/21:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops43h 03mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,107
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/65:15 amORD - JNB
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/183:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops39h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,108
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Sun 5/42:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSWISS
Sun 5/117:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Deal found 4/17$1,128
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 11/138:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/17:45 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,132
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 9/258:40 amMLI - JNB
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/298:25 pmJNB - MLI
2 stops51h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,208
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 9/181:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/49:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,215
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 9/187:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop37h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 10/251:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,230
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Wed 6/47:30 pmSTL - JNB
2 stops30h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 6/197:25 pmJNB - STL
2 stops31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,290

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$921

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

11:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/16

5:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$924

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

9:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$943

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/17

5:00 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$978

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/2

1:15 am-1:18 pm

2 stops43h 03m

$1,107

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

5:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

3:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,108

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

2:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

7:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,128

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Thu 9/25

8:40 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/29

8:25 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops51h 42m

$1,208

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/4

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,215

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/25

1:55 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$1,230

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 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 OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Johannesburg, such as Delta, KLM and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $637. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to OR Tambo. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$840Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$995Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,046Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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