How long is the flight from Illinois to South Africa?

The flight from Illinois to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Chicago (a popular airport in Illinois) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 19h 50m on average. If you fly from Peoria (another popular airport in Illinois) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 24h 49m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Delta and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Illinois according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to South Africa 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 South Africa?

Prices for flights from Illinois to South Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to South Africa?

There are 11 operators available for flights from Illinois to South Africa as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$697 Cheap Flights from Illinois to South Africa in 2026

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9:15 pm - 12:05 pm

ORD

CPT

30h 50m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 10:00 am

CPT

ORD

24h 40m

1 stop

$1,169Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 13

11:45 am - 12:05 pm

ORD

CPT

40h 20m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 6:20 pm

CPT

ORD

33h 00m

1 stop

$1,180Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

7:20 pm - 10:35 am

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 3:05 pm

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

2 stops

$1,214Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

7:20 pm - 10:35 am

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 3:05 pm

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

2 stops

$1,219Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

10:22 am - 8:15 am

STL

JNB

38h 53m

2 stops

9:45 am - 12:27 am

JNB

STL

45h 42m

2 stops

$1,316Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

11:25 am - 10:30 am

ORD

JNB

40h 05m

1 stop

2:05 pm - 3:05 pm

JNB

ORD

32h 00m

1 stop

$1,318Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 31

6:25 pm - 8:20 am

STL

JNB

54h 55m

2 stops

9:50 am - 7:29 pm

JNB

STL

41h 39m

2 stops

$1,322Etihad Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Nov 21

6:00 am - 12:15 am

ORD

JNB

35h 15m

2 stops

1:15 am - 12:17 pm

JNB

ORD

42h 02m

2 stops

$1,323Kenya Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 24

6:20 am - 10:55 am

ORD

JNB

45h 35m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 11:56 am

JNB

ORD

26h 56m

2 stops

$1,337Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Nov 7

4:48 pm - 8:20 am

STL

JNB

31h 32m

2 stops

9:50 am - 1:47 pm

JNB

STL

35h 57m

2 stops

$1,436Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

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Kenya Airways flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Dec 6

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

43h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 20

JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

37h 29m

2 stops

ORD5:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,305

Kenya Airways

Oct 11

ORD6:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 55m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 1

JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 21m

2 stops

ORD11:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,322

Kenya Airways

Aug 13

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 24

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 02m

2 stops

ORD12:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,323

Etihad Airways flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Aug 30

STL6:25 pmLambert-St Louis

54h 55m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 21

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

41h 39m

2 stops

STL7:29 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,322

Etihad Airways

Nov 9

STL4:48 pmLambert-St Louis

31h 32m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 17

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

35h 57m

2 stops

STL1:47 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,436

Etihad Airways

Jul 2

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

JNB8:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 23

JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,941

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/1

9:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/13

5:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,169

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/12

11:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/18

5:20 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,180

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

7:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/30

12:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,214

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

7:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/30

12:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,219

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/3

10:22 am-8:15 am

2 stops38h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

9:45 am-12:27 am

2 stops45h 42m

$1,316

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

2:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,318

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/30

6:25 pm-8:20 am

2 stops54h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/21

9:50 am-7:29 pm

2 stops41h 39m

$1,322

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/24

1:15 am-12:17 pm

2 stops42h 02m

$1,323

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

6:20 am-10:55 am

2 stops45h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

5:00 pm-11:56 am

2 stops26h 56m

$1,337

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/9

4:48 pm-8:20 am

2 stops31h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/17

9:50 am-1:47 pm

2 stops35h 57m

$1,436

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $543. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $554.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,324 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Illinois for as low as $1,131 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 10m
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The fastest flight from Illinois to South Africa takes 18h 10m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Illinois to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Illinois to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to South Africa?
There are 11 operators available for flights from Illinois to South Africa as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,530 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,418 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,440 reviews	Search Delta flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,007 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,021	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,757 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,072 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,275	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,889 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,246 reviews	Search Iberia flights

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