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$647+ Cheap flights from Illinois to South Africa

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ORD — JNB
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$901
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$668
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$989
From Illinois to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/2410:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/78:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/31$901
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:25 amORD - JNB
1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/145:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$921
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 10/1310:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/301:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/30$927
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Thu 11/136:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/15:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$953
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/281:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/79:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$972
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 5/182:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSWISS
Sun 5/257:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 35mSWISS
Deal found 3/31$977
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 9/187:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/304:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,007
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 5/47:10 amORD - JNB
2 stops44h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 5/115:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 29mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,016
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 10/79:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/217:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,092
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 11/36:54 pmORD - JNB
2 stops28h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1210:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,109
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 5/48:22 amSTL - JNB
1 stop26h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/207:00 pmJNB - STL
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,113
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 5/56:35 pmORD - CPT
2 stops33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/206:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,118

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to South Africa 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to South Africa that are best for you.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$901

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

11:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/14

5:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$921

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

7:10 am-10:55 am

2 stops44h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

5:00 pm-12:48 pm

2 stops26h 48m

$952

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/11

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$970

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$972

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

2:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/25

7:35 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$977

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

5:00 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$1,003

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,007

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

8:22 am-5:45 pm

1 stop26h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

7:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,113

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

6:35 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

6:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 50m

$1,118

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Illinois to South Africa 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

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

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Illinois to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
7,899 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
7.6
Good
770 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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 South Africa. 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 South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $715. Users have also found prices from $753 and $770 on Ethiopian Air and SWISS, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Illinois to South Africa 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 10 airlines flying from Illinois to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to South Africa. 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$840Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,046Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,275Average$1,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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