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Cheap Flight Deals from OR Tambo to Illinois (JNB-USIL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo 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.

Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from OR Tambo to Illinois.
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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:45JNB-ORD
29h 55m1 stop
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13:55 - 8:20ORD-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
R15 391Etihad Airways
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 23
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9:50 - 8:45JNB-ORD
29h 55m1 stop
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6:00 - 8:20ORD-JNB
43h 20m2 stops
R17 113Etihad Airways
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 23
KLM Logo
23:15 - 14:10JNB-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
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16:20 - 21:20ORD-JNB
22h 00m1 stop
R19 139KLM
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Thu, May 8 - Sat, May 24
KLM Logo
23:15 - 14:10JNB-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
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16:20 - 21:20ORD-JNB
22h 00m1 stop
R19 234KLM
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Thu, May 8 - Fri, May 23
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 15:55JNB-ORD
25h 40m1 stop
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20:35 - 9:25ORD-JNB
29h 50m1 stop
R20 559British Airways
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Mon, Jun 9 - Mon, Oct 13
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 15:55JNB-ORD
25h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:15 - 7:00ORD-JNB
28h 45m1 stop
R20 634British Airways
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Tue, Apr 29 - Sun, May 4
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 23:30JNB-ORD
35h 30m2 stops
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11:15 - 17:45ORD-JNB
23h 30m2 stops
R23 209United Airlines
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Sun, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
R23 815Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Apr 27 - Sat, May 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
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10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
R24 250Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Apr 27 - Sat, May 3
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 12:55JNB-ORD
24h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:25 - 8:35ORD-JNB
28h 10m2 stops
R28 093United Airlines
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Sat, May 10 - Mon, May 26

KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Illinois flights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Illinois?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Illinois is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost R1 031 on average. Morning departures are around 2% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Illinois is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 064.

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 R18 571 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, when the average cost of return tickets is R23 701 and R22 660 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Illinois?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to Illinois, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Illinois, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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February

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June

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Top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo 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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KLMOverall score based on 1326 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,3Food
8,4Crew
7,7Comfort
7,1Entertainment
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Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025AMS - INL
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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.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

Very modern plane. Good seat spacing. Meals were good. Screens had tons of movies and worked

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

The aircrew was solid, the flight was chill, I had no issues. The gate agent was not the best. I was trying to use a military bag upgrade to move my bag from under the seat to the overhead bins and he told me there’s no overhead bins on the plane, argued with me why booking put a military member in basic economy (I don’t really understand this) and made it an issue to even try to help me stating I’d have to call reservations to get a bag upgrade. When every other agent with United can add it at the gate, this man couldn’t be bothered.

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

In this long haul flight, flight attendants never stopped moving and giving excellent service. Very impressive. Very comfortable seats and excellent food

In sharp contrast to the modern glitzy airport, boarding facilities were primitive. Passengers had to board buses and walk up steep stairs in bitter cold with carry-on baggages. I found no reason why aerobridge was not provided.

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

they have cancell the flight with no reasons, My parents were in the cold weather in the airport for 24 hours they did not give any hotel and food. I hate Turkish Airline, this is our last time that we ha ve chosen Turkish Airline.

Same as before boarding process and lack of crew experience in the process

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

The seats in row 31 are terrible and small and uncomfortable. Don't ever sit there. The window seat is so close to the curve of the plane is so annoying. I paid extra for this seat and I hated all 10 hours in it.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Please make sure the number of seats matches the number of overhead bins and passengers don't carry on more than one bag.

Seating is tight if you don’t upgrade. Food was decent. Boarding and unboarding was efficient. Smooth flight. Could make upgrades more affordable

Boarding was chaotic. Glad we were group 5 and still had cabin storage available when we boarded. I was expecting crew would get our carryons at the gate since theyclaimed it was a full flight.

Boarding crew is unfriendly as i was asked to handover carryon luggage too upto final destination Bangalore I was not prepared for that and i had to travel without my diabetic and hypertension medicines

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

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