How long is the flight from South Africa to Illinois?

The flight from South Africa to Illinois depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Cape Town (a popular airport in South Africa) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 20h 02m on average. If you fly from Johannesburg (another popular airport in South Africa) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 24h 45m.

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

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

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Illinois?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Illinois refresh daily.

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

As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Illinois.

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

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 South Africa to Illinois.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:45 pm - 9:27 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 42m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:08 pm - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$939Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

11:45 pm - 9:27 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 42m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:35 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$939Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

11:45 pm - 9:27 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 42m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:08 pm - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$939Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 am - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$942Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$958Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17

8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$968Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 19

2:30 pm - 8:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$970Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 19

1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 am - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$970Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

7:50 pm - 11:46 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 56m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

9:20 pm - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 40m1 stop Newark

$1,013United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Jan 23

7:50 pm - 2:51 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 01m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:55 pm - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$1,013United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

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6:50 pm - 3:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

4:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,072Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

6:50 pm - 3:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

4:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,073Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

6:50 pm - 3:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

4:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,076Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

6:50 pm - 3:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

10:40 am - 10:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,076Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

6:50 pm - 3:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 am - 10:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,076Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

6:50 pm - 3:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

10:40 am - 10:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,077Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

9:45 am - 3:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

1:10 pm - 8:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,078Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Mar 3

9:55 pm - 11:59 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,113Delta

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

10:00 pm - 11:16 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-STL Lambert-St Louis

20h 16m1 stop Newark

8:25 am - 8:30 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Cape Town Intl

$1,214United Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Jul 3

10:00 pm - 11:16 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-STL Lambert-St Louis

20h 16m1 stop Newark

7:30 am - 6:30 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m1 stop Newark

$1,312United Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Jun 27

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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Illinois

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 18

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m

1 stop

ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 25

ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 45m

1 stop

JNB11:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,034

Turkish Airlines

Oct 18

DUR2:45 pmDurban King Shaka Intl

25h 55m

2 stops

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 25

ORD12:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

48h 05m

2 stops

DUR7:50 pmDurban King Shaka Intl

$1,042

Turkish Airlines

Oct 18

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 25

ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

42h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl

$1,054

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Illinois

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 7

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 17

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

43h 45m

1 stop

CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl

$958

Ethiopian Air

Sep 18

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 19

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$968

Ethiopian Air

Sep 9

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 3

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

41h 50m

3 stops

JNB11:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$2,160

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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/17

11:45 pm-9:27 am

2 stops40h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/24

6:08 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$939

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/17

11:45 pm-9:27 am

2 stops40h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/24

10:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$939

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/17

11:45 pm-9:27 am

2 stops40h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/24

6:08 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$939

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/15

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/22

9:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 15m

$942

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/7

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/17

10:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 45m

$958

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/18

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

10:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$968

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/7

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/19

10:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$970

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/15

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/23

9:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 15m

$970

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/17

7:50 pm-11:46 am

2 stops22h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/23

9:20 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$1,013

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/17

7:50 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops26h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/19

12:55 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$1,013

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $974, 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 November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,000.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $1,191 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from South Africa for as low as $981 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 69% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Illinois flight.

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Best Price Found	$597
Fastest flight time	20h 02m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from South Africa in the past 72 hours is $597. The best round-trip flight deal from South Africa to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $939.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Illinois takes 20h 02m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Illinois?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Illinois refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Illinois?
As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Illinois?
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 South Africa to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Illinois

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $935	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,169 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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