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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R10 156

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Aug 22 — Aug 291
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 23 July 2026.

Tue 18/820:05
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop33h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 24/812:46
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop22h 04m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/7R15 908
Tue 18/820:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop27h 46m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 24/813:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/7R15 908
Tue 18/820:05
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops29h 28m
Delta
Mon 24/812:46
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop22h 04m
Delta
Deal found 18/7R15 957
Sun 16/820:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop27h 46m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 23/818:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/7R16 039
Sat 25/723:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Wed 26/816:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 22/7R16 335
Thu 27/819:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop29h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 9/915:55
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/7R16 417
Sat 25/719:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop20h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 1/59:00
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7R16 516
Sat 25/719:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops22h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 26/810:00
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7R16 548
Fri 11/97:40
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop37h 35m
KLM
Sun 27/916:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
KLM
Deal found 19/7R16 663
Mon 30/117:55
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop40h 20m
Air France
Wed 20/118:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop27h 25m
Air France
Deal found 19/7R16 828
Mon 30/117:55
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/111:30
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7R16 844
Tue 18/823:15
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops31h 42m
Delta
Mon 24/86:40
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop28h 10m
Delta
Deal found 21/7R16 992

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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 908

One-way from

R10 156

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R17 452
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 18/8-24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R44 986 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 991 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

20:05-22:36

1 stop33h 31m

Chicago Midway

Mon 24/8

12:46-17:50

1 stop22h 04m

R15 908

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

20:05-18:33

2 stops29h 28m

Chicago Midway

Mon 24/8

12:46-17:50

1 stop22h 04m

R15 957
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

19:50-15:16

2 stops26h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

15:55-17:10

1 stop18h 15m

R16 417

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

19:50-13:13

2 stops24h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/8

10:25-15:20

2 stops21h 55m

R16 516

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

7:40-14:15

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

16:20-21:10

1 stop21h 50m

R16 663

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

23:15-23:57

2 stops31h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/8

6:40-17:50

1 stop28h 10m

R16 992

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

20:05-18:49

1 stop29h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

11:30-17:50

1 stop23h 20m

R17 321

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

17:55-14:55

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/1

14:20-18:00

1 stop19h 40m

R17 337

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

23:15-18:01

2 stops25h 46m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/9

11:35-21:25

2 stops26h 50m

R19 293

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

17:25-22:36

2 stops36h 11m

Chicago Midway

Mon 24/8

10:54-17:50

1 stop23h 56m

R23 303

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 433). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 307). 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 23 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 449 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 025 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 009 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 26h 26m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Delta, 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 433). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 307). 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 676AverageR15 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 262AverageR16 258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 359AverageR16 213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 642AverageR22 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 336AverageR21 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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