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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R10 306

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
May 31 — Jun 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2026.

Thu 11/619:30
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/619:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R18 283
Tue 14/713:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/819:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R18 451
Tue 5/520:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 12/521:30
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops53h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4R19 037
Sun 14/619:30
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/619:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R19 121
Wed 12/813:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 26/819:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R19 205
Fri 12/619:30
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/619:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R19 255
Sun 3/520:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 14/516:25
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops34h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4R19 373
Tue 5/520:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop20h 37m
SWISS
Tue 12/519:05
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop42h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 27/4R19 808
Mon 8/619:30
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/616:33
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops34h 42m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R19 875
Fri 11/913:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 27/910:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R20 127
Mon 14/1220:50
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops29h 47m
Delta
Mon 4/113:05
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop21h 30m
Delta
Deal found 27/4R20 881
Fri 11/920:05
CPT
-
STL
1 stop26h 52m
Delta
Sat 19/915:42
STL
-
CPT
1 stop19h 08m
Delta
Deal found 26/4R21 317

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 1 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 283

One-way from

R10 306

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R18 803
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/6-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R15 692 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 468 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

20:05-23:01

2 stops33h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 19/9

6:45-17:50

2 stops28h 05m

R21 317

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:30-20:30

2 stops32h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 26/8

13:25-10:15

2 stops37h 50m

R22 289

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

20:00-18:29

2 stops29h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

21:40-15:20

2 stops58h 40m

R22 289

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/7

19:30-15:05

1 stop26h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/7

19:20-10:15

1 stop31h 55m

R22 339

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

19:30-16:50

1 stop28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/6

16:33-10:15

2 stops34h 42m

R22 724

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:15-15:05

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

19:20-10:15

1 stop31h 55m

R23 126

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

14:25-11:47

3 stops28h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

6:00-13:35

3 stops48h 35m

R23 160

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

23:15-23:59

2 stops31h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 26/8

14:18-21:25

2 stops24h 07m

R23 495

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

20:00-23:26

1 stop34h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/6

6:30-17:10

2 stops27h 40m

R23 529
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/6

10:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

R23 964

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Illinois

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Illinois, you should look to book at least 7 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R5 782). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 669). 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated 1 May 2026.
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
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 724 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 345 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 677 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 29h 29m. Fly via Delta, Qatar Airways, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Illinois is about 13700 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 - Chicago Midway or Cape Town Intl - Lambert-St Louis.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R5 782). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 669). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 809AverageR20 764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 564AverageR16 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 882AverageR18 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 646AverageR20 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR17 167AverageR19 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 698AverageR21 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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