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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R9 570

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Mar 15 — Mar 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 February 2026.

Sat 27/613:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/710:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R15 404
Sun 15/220:50
CPT
-
STL
1 stop21h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 16/312:15
STL
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2R16 151
Sun 15/220:50
CPT
-
STL
1 stop21h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 21/319:00
STL
-
CPT
2 stops39h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2R16 405
Thu 25/613:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/710:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R16 580
Thu 18/613:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/710:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop43h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R16 898
Sun 15/223:45
CPT
-
STL
2 stops31h 38m
Delta
Thu 19/310:12
STL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 03m
Delta
Deal found 12/2R16 930
Fri 26/613:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 21/710:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R17 359
Sun 12/414:25
CPT
-
ORD
3 stops34h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/46:04
ORD
-
CPT
3 stops48h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R17 407
Thu 18/613:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/710:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R17 756
Thu 28/523:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
Delta
Thu 4/616:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
Delta
Deal found 10/2R17 963
Thu 28/518:25
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops26h 50m
KLM
Thu 4/616:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 11/2R17 995
Sun 28/613:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/710:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop43h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R18 313

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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 404

One-way from

R9 570

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R19 950
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/6-21/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R30 033 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 734 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Depart

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Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R16 580

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R17 947

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

18:25-14:15

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R17 995

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

17:55-12:55

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

21:21-15:20

2 stops58h 59m

R19 410

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/3

14:20-17:10

2 stops33h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

13:37-6:00

2 stops57h 23m

R19 823

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

14:25-12:21

3 stops28h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

6:41-13:00

2 stops47h 19m

R20 157

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R20 236

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

20:25-23:25

2 stops34h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

12:28-7:05

2 stops35h 37m

R23 638

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-17:56

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/6

6:30-17:50

1 stop28h 20m

R24 163

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

20:05-17:53

1 stop28h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

18:59-17:50

1 stop39h 51m

R27 469

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois

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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 R13 035). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 103). 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.

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 13 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as Emirates, KLM, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 454 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 286 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 212 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
960 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 22h. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Delta, or KLM 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 964. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Illinois for a low price.

  • 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 R13 035). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 103). 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 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois

Discover the top 5 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 13 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 595AverageR17 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 780AverageR15 745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 150AverageR17 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 607AverageR17 746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 790AverageR17 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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