How long is the flight from Cape Town to Illinois?

There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Illinois in 33h 33m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Illinois is about 13681 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Illinois?

The most popular route from Cape Town to Illinois is Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Lambert-St Louis or Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Illinois?

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois are United Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to IL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Illinois as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Illinois?

Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Illinois?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Illinois.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Illinois?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Find flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Round-trip from	R15 071
One-way from	R8 846
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R18 276

Virgin Atlantic
12/11-24/11
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70h 25m total
Cape Town to Illinois

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24/11-31/12
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 940). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 551). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Illinois flights typically cost between R16 490 and R19 060 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 071 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 12–Nov 24).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

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1 595 reviews

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7,8

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Qatar Airways

7,4

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KLM

7,8

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1 595 reviews

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Turkish Airlines

7,4

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KLM

7,8

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1 595 reviews

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

United Airlines

7,3

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KLM

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

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KLM

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Illinois?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Illinois?
There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Illinois in 33h 33m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Illinois is about 13681 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Illinois?
The most popular route from Cape Town to Illinois is Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Lambert-St Louis or Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Illinois that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Illinois?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Illinois.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Illinois?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 940). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 551). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 765	AverageR18 083	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 599	AverageR17 823	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 599	AverageR16 467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 902	AverageR21 175	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 581	AverageR21 028	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Illinois flights typically cost between R16 490 and R19 060 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 071 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 12–Nov 24).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Illinois?

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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Cape Town to Illinois flights typically cost between R16 490 and R19 060 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 071 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 12–Nov 24).