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

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo

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 Peoria, and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 22h 09m and 36h 28m, respectively.

What airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Ethiopian Air, Delta and United Airlines 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 54% 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.

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 March 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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6:00 am - 12:15 am

ORD

JNB

35h 15m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 12:20 pm

JNB

ORD

26h 20m

2 stops

$980Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 8

7:20 pm - 4:10 pm

ORD

JNB

37h 50m

1 stop

8:40 pm - 3:05 pm

JNB

ORD

25h 25m

1 stop

$985Qatar Airways

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

5:57 pm - 12:15 am

ORD

JNB

47h 18m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 8:49 pm

JNB

ORD

34h 49m

2 stops

$986Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

7:20 pm - 4:10 pm

ORD

JNB

37h 50m

1 stop

8:40 pm - 3:05 pm

JNB

ORD

25h 25m

1 stop

$987Qatar Airways

Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14

8:31 am - 12:15 am

ORD

JNB

32h 44m

2 stops

12:10 pm - 2:30 pm

JNB

ORD

33h 20m

2 stops

$989Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Mon, Jun 1

8:31 am - 12:15 am

ORD

JNB

32h 44m

2 stops

1:15 am - 7:41 am

JNB

ORD

61h 26m

2 stops

$995Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, Apr 29

6:10 pm - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

38h 40m

2 stops

12:10 pm - 12:41 pm

JNB

ORD

31h 31m

2 stops

$998Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20

6:23 pm - 8:15 am

PIA

JNB

54h 52m

2 stops

9:45 am - 11:52 pm

JNB

PIA

45h 07m

2 stops

$1,220Etihad Airways

Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17

9:10 am - 8:15 am

STL

JNB

40h 05m

2 stops

9:45 am - 7:00 pm

JNB

STL

40h 15m

2 stops

$1,242Etihad Airways

Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 24

6:34 pm - 8:35 am

MLI

JNB

31h 01m

2 stops

8:45 am - 12:24 am

JNB

MLI

46h 39m

2 stops

$1,867Lufthansa

Sat, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 24

Etihad Airways flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Etihad Airways

May 10

PIA6:23 pmGreater Peoria

54h 52m

2 stops

JNB8:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 17

JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

45h 07m

2 stops

PIA11:52 pmGreater Peoria

$1,220

Etihad Airways

May 8

STL9:10 amLambert-St Louis

40h 05m

2 stops

JNB8:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 24

JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

40h 15m

2 stops

STL7:00 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,242

Etihad Airways

Aug 7

MLI11:33 amMoline Quad-City

37h 47m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 27

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 14m

2 stops

MLI6:04 pmMoline Quad-City

$1,503

Qatar Airways flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Qatar Airways

May 7

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 50m

1 stop

JNB4:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 14

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$985

Qatar Airways

May 6

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 50m

1 stop

JNB4:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 14

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$987

Qatar Airways

Apr 23

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 1

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,019

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Thu 8/27

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

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Tue 9/8

5:00 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

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ORD - JNB

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Thu 5/7

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 50m

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8:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 25m

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ORD - JNB

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Tue 9/1

5:57 pm-12:15 am

2 stops47h 18m

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Tue 9/15

5:00 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$986

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

8:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$987

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

8:31 am-12:15 am

2 stops32h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/1

12:10 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$989

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

8:31 am-12:15 am

2 stops32h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/29

1:15 am-7:41 am

2 stops61h 26m

$995

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

6:10 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

12:10 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$998

PeoriaJohannesburg

PIA - JNB

PIAJNB

Greater Peoria

Sun 5/10

6:23 pm-8:15 am

2 stops54h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/17

9:45 am-11:52 pm

2 stops45h 07m

$1,220

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/8

9:10 am-8:15 am

2 stops40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/24

9:45 am-7:00 pm

2 stops40h 15m

$1,242

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/13

6:34 pm-8:35 am

2 stops31h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/24

8:45 am-12:24 am

2 stops46h 39m

$1,867

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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 $1,016. The month of September is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $1,022.

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 $1,282 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 $946 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 18h 33m

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As of March 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 1,478 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $816	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,336 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,282 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $920	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,430 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $947	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 301 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $977	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 981 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,053	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,500 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,132	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,491 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,159	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,821 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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