$576 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Chicago
Chicago2 stops$835
St. Louis
St. Louis2 stops$1,277
Chicago
Chicago2 stops$835
St. Louis
St. Louis2 stops$1,277

Book Cheap Johannesburg to Illinois Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Illinois that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Illinois

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, May 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 am
JNB
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ORD
30h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:05 pm
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
$835Ethiopian Air
Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Apr 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
$838Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, May 4
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:40 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
$851Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 8:35 am
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 20m
1 stop
$853Etihad Airways
Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:05 pm
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
$868Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 6
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 8:35 am
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 20m
1 stop
$890Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Apr 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:05 pm
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
$895Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 6
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 10:31 pm
JNB
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MDW
31h 31m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:45 am - 9:20 pm
MDW
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JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
$1,149Delta
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 6
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 6:40 pm
JNB
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MDW
27h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:07 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
18h 33m
1 stop
$1,240Delta
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 6:40 pm
JNB
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MDW
26h 25m
2 stops
KLM Logo
1:24 pm - 9:20 pm
MDW
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JNB
24h 56m
2 stops
$1,680KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Illinois flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Illinois to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois is February, when tickets cost $948 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,274 and $1,212 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$576
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Illinois.

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Johannesburg to Illinois with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Johannesburg to Illinois up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Illinois

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Illinois. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8240 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
ATL - MSY
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two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Flight crew issues delayed my flight by 2 1/2 hours. Causing me to miss my connection.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Awful the whole airline arrived to check baggage and board our flight and the airline desk was closed where none of the passengers could check in baggage, asked for a supervisor and was refused a supervisor, called the airlines from the airport and they refused to refund the flights for their actions in the airport, Etihad and Garuda Airlines absolutely horrible customer service all the way around.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

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