What airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, Delta and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Ethiopian Air, Emirates, and Kenya Airways 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 22h 40m 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 23h 01m.

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 March 2026, there are 6 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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8:20 am - 8:15 am

JNB

ORD

30h 55m

2 stops

10:15 am - 1:05 pm

ORD

JNB

19h 50m

1 stop

$832Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

1:50 pm - 8:15 am

CPT

ORD

25h 25m

2 stops

10:15 am - 2:35 pm

ORD

CPT

21h 20m

1 stop

$836Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 22

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

5:50 pm - 9:40 am

JNB

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

8:10 pm - 10:30 am

ORD

JNB

31h 20m

1 stop

$912Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23

8:25 pm - 5:58 pm

CPT

MDW

28h 33m

2 stops

6:00 am - 5:50 pm

MDW

CPT

28h 50m

1 stop

$1,016Delta

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23

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

10:00 pm - 7:30 pm

JNB

STL

28h 30m

2 stops

9:20 am - 7:35 am

STL

JNB

39h 15m

2 stops

$1,447British Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

10:00 pm - 7:30 pm

JNB

STL

28h 30m

2 stops

9:35 am - 7:35 am

STL

JNB

39h 00m

2 stops

$1,448British Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

11:15 pm - 6:33 pm

CPT

MDW

26h 18m

2 stops

1:22 pm - 9:25 pm

MDW

CPT

25h 03m

2 stops

$1,601KLM

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

11:15 pm - 6:33 pm

CPT

MDW

26h 18m

2 stops

12:51 pm - 9:25 pm

MDW

CPT

25h 34m

2 stops

$1,604KLM

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa 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

Apr 16

JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 23

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$912

KLM flights from South Africa to Illinois

Our best KLM deals on South Africa to Illinois flight tickets

KLM

May 28

CPT6:25 pmCape Town Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 4

ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

$1,032

KLM

May 28

CPT6:25 pmCape Town Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 4

ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

$1,033

KLM

May 28

CPT6:25 pmCape Town Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 4

ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

$1,038

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JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/15

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$832

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/24

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$836

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

Thu 4/16

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

$912

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/16

8:25 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,016

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

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

10:00 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/22

9:20 am-7:35 am

2 stops39h 15m

$1,447

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

10:00 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/22

9:35 am-7:35 am

2 stops39h 00m

$1,448

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

11:15 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/4

1:22 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$1,601

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

11:15 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/4

12:51 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$1,604

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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 $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 South Africa 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 South Africa for as low as $952 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 40% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time	22h 40m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Illinois takes 22h 40m

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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 March 2026, there are 6 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from South Africa to Illinois with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $820	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 962 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $846	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,424 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,240 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $935	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,377 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,241 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $999	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,461 reviews	Search KLM flights

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