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

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

What airlines fly to Illinois?

Delta, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from South Africa according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 41% 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.

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 50m 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 22h 40m.

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 January 2026, there are 7 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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1:50 pm - 7:40 am

CPT

ORD

25h 50m

2 stops

9:45 am - 2:35 pm

ORD

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

$911Ethiopian Air

Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7

1:50 pm - 8:15 am

CPT

ORD

25h 25m

2 stops

10:15 am - 2:35 pm

ORD

CPT

21h 20m

1 stop

$912Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 22

8:50 pm - 9:36 am

CPT

ORD

20h 46m

1 stop

1:02 pm - 4:10 pm

ORD

CPT

19h 08m

1 stop

$933United Airlines

Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19

2:30 pm - 7:40 am

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

9:45 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

$933Ethiopian Air

Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7

11:59 pm - 8:17 pm

JNB

ORD

28h 18m

2 stops

10:36 am - 10:05 pm

ORD

JNB

27h 29m

2 stops

$1,028Delta

Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6

11:15 am - 10:05 am

DUR

ORD

30h 50m

2 stops

8:20 pm - 1:30 pm

ORD

DUR

33h 10m

2 stops

$1,030Turkish Airlines

Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21

11:15 am - 10:05 am

DUR

ORD

30h 50m

2 stops

11:50 am - 1:30 pm

ORD

DUR

41h 40m

1 stop

$1,031Turkish Airlines

Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21

8:05 pm - 4:55 pm

CPT

MDW

27h 50m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 5:50 pm

MDW

CPT

21h 40m

2 stops

$1,060Delta

Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 18

10:00 pm - 4:51 pm

JNB

ORD

26h 51m

2 stops

12:35 pm - 6:35 pm

ORD

JNB

23h 00m

2 stops

$1,069United Airlines

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

11:15 pm - 6:05 pm

JNB

MDW

25h 50m

2 stops

1:00 pm - 9:20 pm

MDW

JNB

25h 20m

2 stops

$8,071KLM

Tue, Jun 23 - Mon, Aug 24

Delta flights from South Africa to Illinois

Our best Delta deals on South Africa to Illinois flight tickets

Delta

Feb 27

JNB11:59 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 18m

2 stops

ORD8:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 6

ORD10:36 amChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 29m

2 stops

JNB10:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,028

Delta

Mar 1

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

32h 58m

2 stops

ORD9:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 8

ORD5:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 16m

1 stop

CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl

$1,056

Delta

Apr 7

CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 23

ORD11:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 31m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

$1,060

British Airways flights from South Africa to Illinois

Our best British Airways deals on South Africa to Illinois flight tickets

British Airways

Jan 22

JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

52h 39m

2 stops

STL4:14 pmLambert-St Louis

Jan 26

STL12:11 pmLambert-St Louis

38h 14m

2 stops

JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,045

British Airways

Jan 19

JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

ORD6:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 31

ORD6:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

JNB7:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,048

British Airways

Jan 22

JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

35h 24m

2 stops

STL10:59 pmLambert-St Louis

Jan 26

STL2:54 pmLambert-St Louis

56h 41m

2 stops

JNB7:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,050

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/28

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$911

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/12

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$912

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/12

8:50 pm-9:36 am

1 stop20h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

1:02 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 08m

$933

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/28

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$933

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/27

11:59 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops28h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

10:36 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$1,028

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 2/14

11:15 am-10:05 am

2 stops30h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

8:20 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,030

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 2/14

11:15 am-10:05 am

2 stops30h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

11:50 am-1:30 pm

1 stop41h 40m

$1,031

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/7

8:05 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/18

1:10 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$1,060

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/1

10:00 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops26h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

12:35 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$1,069

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

11:15 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/24

1:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$8,071

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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 $954, 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.

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 $1,076 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 $978 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	20h 50m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Illinois takes 20h 50m

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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 January 2026, there are 7 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 $843	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 945 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $846	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,370 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,169 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $935	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,163 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $965	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,049 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $999	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,440 reviews	Search KLM flights

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