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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R9 912

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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 21 January 2026.

Tue 24/317:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 7/420:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R15 295
Wed 7/1013:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 14/1010:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R15 344
Thu 28/519:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops23h 51m
United Airlines
Thu 4/621:35
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops58h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R16 181
Mon 9/220:50
CPT
-
STL
1 stop21h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 7/128:25
STL
-
CPT
1 stop23h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/1R16 411
Thu 12/220:50
CPT
-
STL
2 stops23h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1213:27
STL
-
CPT
2 stops20h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1R16 624
Tue 10/220:50
CPT
-
STL
2 stops28h 53m
United Airlines
Sun 6/1213:27
STL
-
CPT
2 stops20h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R16 640
Tue 24/318:25
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops27h 55m
KLM
Tue 7/413:57
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops24h 28m
KLM
Deal found 20/1R16 673
Thu 2/713:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/710:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1R16 805
Fri 3/716:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/711:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1R17 034
Fri 13/221:30
CPT
-
STL
2 stops44h 02m
Delta
Sun 6/126:30
STL
-
CPT
2 stops39h 40m
Delta
Deal found 19/1R17 100
Thu 22/113:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 24/19:45
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/1R17 149
Wed 11/220:50
CPT
-
STL
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/127:30
STL
-
CPT
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R17 182

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 295

One-way from

R9 912

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R18 659
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/3-7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R22 950 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 999 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

R15 295

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

19:50-12:41

2 stops23h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

21:35-15:20

2 stops58h 45m

R16 197

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

20:50-15:52

2 stops27h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/12

13:27-18:00

2 stops20h 33m

R16 411

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

20:50-10:41

1 stop21h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/12

8:25-16:10

1 stop23h 45m

R16 411

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

20:50-21:40

2 stops32h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/12

13:27-18:00

2 stops20h 33m

R16 411

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

20:50-10:13

1 stop21h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/12

8:25-16:10

1 stop23h 45m

R16 411

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

20:50-15:52

2 stops27h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/12

13:27-18:00

2 stops20h 33m

R16 411

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

20:50-14:30

2 stops25h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/12

6:15-18:00

2 stops27h 45m

R16 411

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

20:50-15:38

2 stops26h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/12

6:15-18:00

2 stops27h 45m

R16 411

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

18:25-15:20

2 stops27h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/4

13:57-21:25

2 stops24h 28m

R16 673

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R13 457). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 624). 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 21 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 184 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 198 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
949 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 690 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 23h 51m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, 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 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 457). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 624). 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 035AverageR17 780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 241AverageR16 254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 640AverageR18 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 112AverageR18 321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 301AverageR17 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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