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

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

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 Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 24h 05m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 25h 25m.

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 June 2026, there are 2 operators 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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8:50 pm - 2:35 pm

CPT

ORD

25h 45m

1 stop

6:00 am - 6:00 pm

ORD

CPT

28h 00m

1 stop

$1,021United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 29

7:50 pm - 9:00 pm

CPT

ORD

32h 10m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 5:10 pm

ORD

CPT

36h 40m

1 stop

$1,037United Airlines

Thu, Jun 18 - Tue, Oct 20

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

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

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

9:45 am - 8:35 am

JNB

ORD

29h 50m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 8:20 am

ORD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

$1,056Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

9:50 am - 8:35 am

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

8:25 pm - 8:20 am

ORD

JNB

28h 55m

1 stop

$1,057Etihad Airways

Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Aug 3

8:55 pm - 11:59 pm

JNB

STL

34h 04m

2 stops

9:32 am - 9:00 am

STL

JNB

40h 28m

2 stops

$1,412Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 19

11:15 pm - 10:15 pm

CPT

MDW

30h 00m

2 stops

10:54 am - 9:25 pm

MDW

CPT

27h 31m

2 stops

$1,463KLM

Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Aug 4

11:15 pm - 6:18 pm

CPT

MDW

26h 03m

2 stops

10:54 am - 9:25 pm

MDW

CPT

27h 31m

2 stops

$1,641KLM

Thu, Jul 16 - Tue, Aug 4

United Airlines flights from South Africa to Illinois

Our best United Airlines deals on South Africa to Illinois flight tickets

United Airlines

Nov 11

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 29

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 00m

1 stop

CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl

$1,021

United Airlines

Jun 11

CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 1

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 10m

1 stop

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,023

United Airlines

Jun 11

CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl

24h 25m

2 stops

ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 1

ORD7:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 00m

1 stop

CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,028

KLM flights from South Africa to Illinois

Our best KLM deals on South Africa to Illinois flight tickets

KLM

Sep 7

CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 24

ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

$1,110

KLM

Sep 7

CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl

28h 09m

2 stops

ORD8:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 24

ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

$1,120

KLM

Sep 8

CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl

31h 42m

2 stops

ORD11:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 24

ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

$1,133

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

8:50 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/29

6:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,021

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

7:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

9:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$1,037

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 - 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

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

Mon 9/7

9:45 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$1,056

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

8:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 55m

$1,057

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

8:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops34h 04m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/19

9:32 am-9:00 am

2 stops40h 28m

$1,412

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/20

11:15 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/4

10:54 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$1,463

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/16

11:15 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/4

10:54 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$1,641

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $345, 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 March, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $347.

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 $1,130 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 $927 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time	24h 05m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Illinois takes 24h 05m

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 June 2026, there are 2 operators 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 $916	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,771 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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