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Cheap flights from Illinois to Johannesburg from $665

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Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 12:25 am
ORD
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JNB
34h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 pm - 5:10 pm
JNB
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ORD
36h 05m2 stops
$958Kenya Airways
Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 22
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 12:25 am
ORD
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JNB
33h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 1:14 pm
JNB
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ORD
28h 14m2 stops
$980Kenya Airways
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 10
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 10:55 am
ORD
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JNB
43h 55m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 pm - 1:14 pm
JNB
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ORD
33h 09m2 stops
$985Kenya Airways
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Feb 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
41h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
JNB
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ORD
32h 45m2 stops
$1,000Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:51 pm - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
42h 59m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:33 pm
JNB
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ORD
35h 33m2 stops
$1,019Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Apr 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:05 pm
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:40 am
JNB
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ORD
31h 20m2 stops
$1,023Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 am
JNB
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ORD
30h 55m2 stops
$1,032Ethiopian Air
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Apr 12
American Airlines Logo
5:29 pm - 10:25 am
PIA
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JNB
32h 56m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 4:59 pm
JNB
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PIA
26h 59m2 stops
$1,236American Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
American Airlines Logo
5:04 pm - 10:25 am
STL
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JNB
33h 21m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 7:29 pm
JNB
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STL
31h 54m2 stops
$1,296American Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Lufthansa Logo
1:15 pm - 7:05 am
STL
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JNB
33h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
7:45 pm - 11:59 pm
JNB
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STL
36h 14m2 stops
$1,411Lufthansa
Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 7

Kenya Airways flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Mar 13
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 25m
2 stops
JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 22
JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
36h 05m
2 stops
ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$958
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Kenya Airways
Jan 20
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 25m
2 stops
JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 14m
2 stops
ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$980
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Kenya Airways
Jan 13
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
43h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 3
JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 09m
2 stops
ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$985
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Ethiopian Air flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Mar 11
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 25
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,023
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 7
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 12
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,032
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 15
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 30
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,052
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/22

12:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$958

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

5:00 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$980

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops43h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

12:05 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops33h 09m

$985

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

2:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/7

5:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,000

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

12:51 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops42h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/12

5:00 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops35h 33m

$1,019

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/25

8:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,023

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/12

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,032

PeoriaJohannesburg

PIA - JNB

PIAJNB

Greater Peoria

Sat 1/31

5:29 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/7

10:00 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$1,236

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

5:04 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/7

7:35 pm-7:29 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$1,296

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/1

1:15 pm-7:05 am

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/7

7:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 14m

$1,411

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Illinois, with most prices found around $984. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $1,009.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Illinois. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,077. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to depart from Illinois because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,338.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in the morning. Flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during this time can be as low as $1,088. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,463 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around $1,255 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Illinois for as low as $1,036 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

18h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 18h 30m
There are no direct flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $815Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,105 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $885Free CancellationRating
7.2
912 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $902Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,054 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,071Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,686 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,097Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,585 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,118Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,091 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,202Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,005 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,561Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,428 reviews
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