What airlines fly to Illinois?

KLM, Delta and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 28% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Illinois

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Illinois can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Illinois. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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9:50 am - 8:35 am

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

9:10 pm - 8:20 am

ORD

JNB

28h 10m

1 stop

$926Etihad Airways

Wed, Jun 24 - Fri, Jul 24

12:40 pm - 4:50 pm

JNB

ORD

35h 10m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 9:00 am

ORD

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

$1,043Qatar Airways

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Aug 20

7:50 pm - 4:50 pm

JNB

ORD

28h 00m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 3:20 pm

ORD

JNB

37h 00m

1 stop

$1,063Qatar Airways

Mon, May 18 - Sun, Jul 26

5:00 pm - 12:41 pm

JNB

ORD

26h 41m

2 stops

6:00 am - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

25h 50m

2 stops

$1,074Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

8:25 pm - 5:46 pm

JNB

STL

28h 21m

2 stops

3:57 pm - 8:45 am

STL

JNB

33h 48m

2 stops

$1,275Delta

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

8:25 pm - 6:33 pm

JNB

MDW

29h 08m

2 stops

9:22 am - 9:20 pm

MDW

JNB

28h 58m

2 stops

$1,410Delta

Sun, May 24 - Sat, Jun 6

11:15 pm - 5:56 pm

JNB

MDW

25h 41m

2 stops

1:16 pm - 9:20 pm

MDW

JNB

25h 04m

2 stops

$1,439KLM

Sun, May 31 - Sun, Jun 7

11:15 pm - 5:56 pm

JNB

MDW

25h 41m

2 stops

1:22 pm - 9:20 pm

MDW

JNB

24h 58m

2 stops

$1,502KLM

Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 26

6:00 pm - 9:16 pm

JNB

STL

34h 16m

2 stops

5:32 pm - 10:30 am

STL

JNB

33h 58m

2 stops

$1,628Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 17

7:00 pm - 1:25 pm

JNB

STL

25h 25m

1 stop

1:05 pm - 8:35 am

STL

JNB

60h 30m

2 stops

$1,653United Airlines

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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Etihad Airways

Jun 24

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 24

ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$926

Etihad Airways

Aug 20

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 50m

1 stop

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 25

ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,095

Etihad Airways

Jun 18

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 22

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 20m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,132

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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Qatar Airways

May 28

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m

1 stop

ORD4:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 20

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,043

Qatar Airways

May 18

JNB7:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

ORD4:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 26

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 00m

1 stop

JNB3:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,063

Qatar Airways

Jun 1

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m

1 stop

ORD4:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 8

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,102

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JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/24

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/24

9:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

$926

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/28

12:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

7:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

$1,043

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

7:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/26

7:20 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 00m

$1,063

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/7

5:00 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,074

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/2

8:25 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops28h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/9

3:57 pm-8:45 am

2 stops33h 48m

$1,275

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/24

8:25 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops29h 08m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/6

9:22 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 58m

$1,410

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/31

11:15 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/7

1:16 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$1,439

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

11:15 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/26

1:22 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$1,502

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/3

6:00 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops34h 16m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/17

5:32 pm-10:30 am

2 stops33h 58m

$1,628

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/2

7:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/9

1:05 pm-8:35 am

2 stops60h 30m

$1,653

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $896, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $989.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $1,111 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as $927 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time	24h 25m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois takes 24h 25m

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Illinois can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Illinois. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $883	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,308 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $959	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,605 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $999	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,502 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,005	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,422 reviews	Search Delta flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Johannesburg to Illinois?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Illinois from Johannesburg.

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Illinois with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Illinois from Johannesburg on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?

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