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 31h 28m.

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 50% 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.

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

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 May 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.

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6:00 am - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 50m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 12:41 pm

JNB

ORD

26h 41m

2 stops

$1,036Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 28

6:00 am - 12:15 am

ORD

JNB

35h 15m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 12:41 pm

JNB

ORD

26h 41m

2 stops

$1,037Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

8:10 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$1,088Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 16

8:10 pm - 10:30 am

ORD

JNB

31h 20m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 9:40 am

JNB

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

$1,089Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

4:05 pm - 8:20 am

MLI

JNB

57h 15m

2 stops

9:50 am - 3:40 pm

JNB

MLI

36h 50m

2 stops

$1,276Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

4:05 pm - 8:20 am

MLI

JNB

57h 15m

2 stops

9:50 am - 3:40 pm

JNB

MLI

36h 50m

2 stops

$1,287Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

9:31 am - 10:15 am

STL

CPT

41h 44m

2 stops

1:15 pm - 8:03 pm

CPT

STL

37h 48m

2 stops

$1,388Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 14

7:20 pm - 10:35 am

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 3:05 pm

DUR

ORD

53h 05m

2 stops

$1,396Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

8:30 pm - 8:10 pm

STL

JNB

40h 40m

2 stops

10:50 pm - 11:06 am

JNB

STL

43h 16m

3 stops

$1,631Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 17

6:30 am - 8:10 pm

MLI

JNB

30h 40m

2 stops

2:30 pm - 5:15 pm

JNB

MLI

33h 45m

3 stops

$2,045Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 27

Etihad Airways flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Aug 7

MLI4:05 pmMoline Quad-City

57h 15m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 27

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 50m

2 stops

MLI3:40 pmMoline Quad-City

$1,276

Etihad Airways

Aug 7

MLI4:05 pmMoline Quad-City

57h 15m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 27

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 50m

2 stops

MLI3:40 pmMoline Quad-City

$1,287

Etihad Airways

Aug 7

MLI4:05 pmMoline Quad-City

57h 15m

2 stops

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 27

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 50m

2 stops

MLI3:40 pmMoline Quad-City

$1,288

Kenya Airways flights from Illinois to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

May 11

ORD6:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 08m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 19

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 06m

2 stops

ORD12:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,168

Kenya Airways

May 11

ORD6:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 43m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 18

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 39m

2 stops

ORD5:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,222

Kenya Airways

May 11

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

43h 20m

2 stops

JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 24

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 39m

2 stops

ORD5:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,481

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/28

5:00 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$1,036

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/18

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/25

5:00 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$1,037

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/16

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,088

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/22

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$1,089

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

9:50 am-3:40 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$1,276

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

9:50 am-3:40 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$1,287

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/31

9:31 am-10:15 am

2 stops41h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/14

1:15 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops37h 48m

$1,388

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

5:00 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops53h 05m

$1,396

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/8

8:30 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

10:50 pm-11:06 am

3 stops43h 16m

$1,631

MolineJohannesburg

MLI - JNB

MLIJNB

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/7

6:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/27

2:30 pm-5:15 pm

3 stops33h 45m

$2,045

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, February 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 $554. The month of October is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $640.

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 $1,296 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 $973 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	17h 39m
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The fastest flight from Illinois to South Africa takes 17h 39m

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 May 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 1,513 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,356 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $806	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,452 reviews	Search Delta flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 305 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,052	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,667 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,056	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,969 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,211	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,699 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,270	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,435 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights

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