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Cheap flights from South Africa to Illinois from $593

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Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 6:25 pmJNB-ORD
31h 15m1 stop
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8:20 pm - 10:50 amORD-JNB
30h 30m1 stop
$862Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
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10:15 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
$864Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 12:57 pmCPT-ORD
24h 07m2 stops
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12:35 pm - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
20h 35m1 stop
$910United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Sat, Mar 21
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 9:36 amCPT-ORD
20h 46m1 stop
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8:45 am - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
24h 25m1 stop
$911United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Mon, Mar 16
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 2:20 pmJNB-ORD
22h 21m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 10:05 pmORD-JNB
21h 40m1 stop
$991KLM
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 10
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 2:20 pmJNB-ORD
22h 21m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 10:05 pmORD-JNB
21h 40m1 stop
$992KLM
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 10
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 8:29 pmJNB-ORD
30h 29m2 stops
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5:50 am - 7:00 pmORD-JNB
29h 10m1 stop
$1,004Delta
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Jan 10
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 6:18 pmJNB-MDW
28h 18m2 stops
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2:00 pm - 7:00 pmMDW-JNB
21h 00m2 stops
$1,004Delta
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Jan 10
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 9:10 pmJNB-STL
31h 10m2 stops
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5:20 pm - 10:25 amSTL-JNB
33h 05m2 stops
$1,045British Airways
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 6:14 pmJNB-STL
30h 39m2 stops
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5:20 pm - 10:25 amSTL-JNB
33h 05m2 stops
$1,046British Airways
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Illinois

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to Illinois flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Nov 6
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 10
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$862
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 27
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 4
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$866
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 26
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 3
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$871
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Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Illinois

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to Illinois flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Dec 17
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 16
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$864
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 22
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 18
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$868
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 20
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 18
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$891
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2025.
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

7:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

8:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

$862

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/17

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$864

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/16

8:50 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops24h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/21

12:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$910

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/16

8:50 pm-9:36 am

1 stop20h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

8:45 am-4:10 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$911

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/13

11:59 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

4:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$991

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/13

11:59 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

4:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$992

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/24

10:00 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops30h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

5:50 am-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$1,004

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/24

10:00 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops28h 18m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/10

2:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops21h 00m

$1,004

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

10:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/8

5:20 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 05m

$1,045

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

7:35 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops30h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/8

5:20 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 05m

$1,046

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Illinois

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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 $968, 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 $997.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Illinois is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $994. Flights from South Africa to Illinois on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,155. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the morning. Flights from South Africa to Illinois during this time can be as low as $1,005. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,099.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,108 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 $973 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Illinois flight.

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  • 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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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $820Free CancellationRating
7.2
873 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $846Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,279 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $866Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,009 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $955Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,975 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $965Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,972 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $978Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,402 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $985Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,454 reviews
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