What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo

What airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Ethiopian Air, Delta and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Illinois according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Illinois, such as Chicago or Moline, and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 21h 52m and 32h 18m, respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of June 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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.

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11:25 am - 10:30 am

ORD

JNB

40h 05m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 7:20 pm

JNB

ORD

32h 30m

1 stop

$1,270Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Mar 9

10:30 am - 7:10 am

ORD

JNB

37h 40m

1 stop

9:45 pm - 5:15 am

JNB

ORD

38h 30m

1 stop

$1,271Egyptair

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Oct 5

6:10 pm - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

38h 40m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 11:47 am

JNB

ORD

25h 47m

2 stops

$1,273Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 17

10:15 am - 1:25 pm

ORD

JNB

20h 10m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 7:40 am

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,278Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Dec 7

7:20 pm - 4:00 am

ORD

JNB

25h 40m

1 stop

3:10 am - 3:05 pm

JNB

ORD

42h 55m

2 stops

$1,282Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2

7:20 pm - 4:00 am

ORD

JNB

25h 40m

1 stop

2:05 pm - 3:05 pm

JNB

ORD

32h 00m

1 stop

$1,286Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

2:55 pm - 8:15 am

STL

JNB

34h 20m

2 stops

9:45 am - 5:10 pm

JNB

STL

38h 25m

2 stops

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Sep 5

4:05 pm - 8:20 am

MLI

JNB

57h 15m

2 stops

9:45 am - 3:40 pm

JNB

MLI

36h 55m

2 stops

$1,416Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

4:05 pm - 8:20 am

MLI

JNB

57h 15m

2 stops

9:45 am - 9:13 pm

JNB

MLI

42h 28m

2 stops

$1,434Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

10:43 am - 1:25 pm

PIA

JNB

43h 42m

2 stops

8:20 am - 11:51 am

JNB

PIA

34h 31m

3 stops

$1,574Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30

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Turkish Airlines flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Turkish Airlines

Sep 8

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 10

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 10m

1 stop

ORD11:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,270

Turkish Airlines

Sep 13

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 6

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 30m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,275

Turkish Airlines

Sep 10

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 8

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 30m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,276

Ethiopian Air flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 10

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 7

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,278

Ethiopian Air

Sep 21

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 3

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,290

Ethiopian Air

Oct 8

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 17

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,292

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ORD - JNB

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Tue 9/8

11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/9

6:50 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,270

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ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

10:30 am-7:10 am

1 stop37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/5

9:45 pm-5:15 am

1 stop38h 30m

$1,271

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/8

6:10 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/17

5:00 pm-11:47 am

2 stops25h 47m

$1,273

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ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

10:15 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/7

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,278

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/2

3:10 am-3:05 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$1,282

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/22

2:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,286

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/20

2:55 pm-8:15 am

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

9:45 am-5:10 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,316

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/7

4:05 pm-8:20 am

2 stops57h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/27

9:45 am-3:40 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$1,416

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/7

4:05 pm-8:20 am

2 stops57h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/27

9:45 am-9:13 pm

2 stops42h 28m

$1,434

PeoriaJohannesburg

PIA - JNB

PIAJNB

Greater Peoria

Wed 10/21

10:43 am-1:25 pm

2 stops43h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/30

8:20 am-11:51 am

3 stops34h 31m

$1,574

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

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Illinois, with most prices found around $554. The month of October is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $640.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois 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 $1,308 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 $987 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

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The fastest flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 18h 42m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
As of June 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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.

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KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,527 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $816	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,395 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,006 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,639 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,270	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,452 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,381	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,035 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,538	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,580 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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