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

Qatar Airways, Egyptair, and Etihad Airways 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 2 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois as of June 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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5:50 pm - 9:40 am

JNB

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

11:25 am - 10:30 am

ORD

JNB

40h 05m

1 stop

$1,029Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

9:45 pm - 3:40 pm

JNB

ORD

48h 55m

2 stops

8:25 pm - 8:20 am

ORD

JNB

28h 55m

1 stop

$1,037Etihad Airways

Fri, Jul 24 - Mon, Aug 24

9:55 pm - 4:50 pm

JNB

MDW

25h 55m

2 stops

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

MDW

JNB

22h 00m

2 stops

$1,050Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Mar 9

9:55 pm - 4:37 pm

JNB

ORD

25h 42m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

ORD

JNB

20h 00m

1 stop

$1,050Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Mar 9

6:50 pm - 4:10 pm

JNB

ORD

28h 20m

2 stops

11:30 am - 10:00 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 30m

2 stops

$1,054Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Mar 9

6:50 pm - 3:10 pm

JNB

ORD

27h 20m

1 stop

4:50 pm - 9:20 pm

ORD

JNB

21h 30m

1 stop

$1,063Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jul 21 - Mon, Aug 31

6:50 pm - 5:06 pm

JNB

ORD

29h 16m

2 stops

11:22 am - 9:20 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 58m

2 stops

$1,072KLM

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 18

10:00 pm - 11:44 pm

JNB

STL

32h 44m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

STL

JNB

42h 00m

2 stops

$1,087United Airlines

Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 19

10:00 pm - 11:44 pm

JNB

STL

32h 44m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

STL

JNB

42h 00m

2 stops

$1,090United Airlines

Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 19

6:50 pm - 4:14 pm

JNB

MDW

28h 24m

2 stops

1:27 pm - 9:20 pm

MDW

JNB

24h 53m

2 stops

$1,220KLM

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 18

Egyptair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

Our best Egyptair deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight tickets

Egyptair

Jun 19

JNB9:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 30m

1 stop

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 3

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,323

Egyptair

Jun 19

JNB9:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 30m

1 stop

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 3

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,334

United Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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United Airlines

Oct 20

JNB3:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 43m

2 stops

ORD11:48 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 3

ORD9:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 05m

1 stop

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,086

United Airlines

Aug 2

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 44m

1 stop

STL11:44 pmLambert-St Louis

Aug 19

STL5:30 pmLambert-St Louis

42h 00m

2 stops

JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,087

United Airlines

Aug 2

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 44m

1 stop

STL11:44 pmLambert-St Louis

Aug 19

STL5:30 pmLambert-St Louis

42h 00m

2 stops

JNB6:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,090

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

$1,029

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/24

9:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops48h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

8:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 55m

$1,037

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

9:55 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/9

1:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,050

Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

9:55 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop25h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/9

3:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,050

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

6:50 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/9

11:30 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,054

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/21

6:50 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

4:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,063

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/21

6:50 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops29h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

11:22 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 58m

$1,072

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

10:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop32h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/19

5:30 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$1,087

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

10:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop32h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/19

5:30 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$1,090

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/21

6:50 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops28h 24m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/18

1:27 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$1,220

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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 $627, 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 July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $717.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 $1,130 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 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight.

Cheap Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time	23h 10m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois takes 23h 10m

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 2 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois as of June 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
United Airlines	PriceFrom $959	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,775 reviews		Search United Airlines 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?

Once all potential Johannesburg to Illinois flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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