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

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

What airlines fly to Illinois?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois as of March 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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2:30 pm - 8:40 am

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

10:15 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

$838Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Apr 6

2:30 pm - 8:40 am

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

10:15 am - 1:05 pm

ORD

JNB

19h 50m

1 stop

$868Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 6

5:50 pm - 9:40 am

JNB

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

8:10 pm - 10:30 am

ORD

JNB

31h 20m

1 stop

$888Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

9:50 am - 8:35 am

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 8:20 am

ORD

JNB

35h 20m

1 stop

$890Etihad Airways

Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 6

5:50 pm - 6:15 pm

JNB

ORD

31h 25m

1 stop

11:25 am - 10:30 am

ORD

JNB

40h 05m

1 stop

$910Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Aug 18

9:50 am - 8:35 am

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 8:20 am

ORD

JNB

35h 20m

1 stop

$916Etihad Airways

Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 8

8:25 pm - 6:31 pm

JNB

MDW

29h 06m

2 stops

1:00 pm - 7:40 pm

MDW

JNB

23h 40m

2 stops

$1,062Delta

Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Aug 18

6:00 pm - 4:16 pm

JNB

STL

29h 16m

2 stops

5:21 pm - 8:50 am

STL

JNB

32h 29m

2 stops

$1,099Delta

Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 7

9:55 pm - 4:29 pm

JNB

MDW

25h 34m

1 stop

5:21 pm - 7:40 pm

MDW

JNB

19h 19m

1 stop

$1,116Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20

9:55 pm - 9:06 pm

JNB

STL

30h 11m

1 stop

5:21 pm - 7:40 pm

STL

JNB

19h 19m

1 stop

$1,737Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 7

Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 14

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 21

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$888

Turkish Airlines

Jun 9

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 25m

1 stop

ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 18

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$910

Turkish Airlines

Aug 5

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 17

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,005

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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Qatar Airways

Mar 14

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

1 stop

ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 17

ORD8:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,113

Qatar Airways

Mar 14

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

1 stop

ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 17

ORD6:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 15m

2 stops

JNB4:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,175

Qatar Airways

Mar 2

JNB12:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 5

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,283

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/24

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$838

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/25

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$868

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/14

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

$888

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

2:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 20m

$890

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/9

5:50 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

$910

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/23

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

2:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 20m

$916

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/9

8:25 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/18

1:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,062

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

6:00 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops29h 16m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/7

5:21 pm-8:50 am

2 stops32h 29m

$1,099

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/13

9:55 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop25h 34m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/20

5:21 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 19m

$1,116

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

9:55 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop30h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/7

5:21 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 19m

$1,737

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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 $948, 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 September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $992.

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 $1,102 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 $952 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 50% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time	22h 10m
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The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois takes 22h 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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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 5 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois as of March 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
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $846	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,420 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $876	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,240 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $959	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,371 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,239 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $999	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,461 reviews	Search KLM flights

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

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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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