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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R4 093

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Feb 15 — Feb 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 914

One-way from

R4 093

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R18 614
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/2-7/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R22 123 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 904 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Sat 28/213:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/39:45
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1R14 914
Sun 12/413:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/410:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R14 931
Thu 15/120:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop20h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 27/216:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop17h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1R15 274
Sun 12/413:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/410:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R15 454
Mon 2/321:30
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop33h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 9/317:40
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop18h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/1R15 471
Sun 12/413:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/410:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R15 782
Sun 5/720:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 1/813:12
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop19h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 175
Sun 5/720:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 12m
United Airlines
Fri 31/721:13
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop35h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 502
Mon 2/321:30
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops28h 07m
Delta
Mon 9/313:10
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops23h 05m
Delta
Deal found 16/1R16 519
Tue 30/620:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop27h 39m
Delta
Sat 1/811:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop23h 40m
Delta
Deal found 16/1R16 551
Wed 15/716:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/823:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop29h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1R16 584
Sat 4/713:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 27/710:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R16 600

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Illinois

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Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

20:50-11:52

2 stops23h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/2

8:40-16:10

2 stops23h 30m

R15 274

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

21:30-22:33

1 stop33h 03m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/3

17:40-19:15

1 stop18h 35m

R15 471

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R15 782

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

21:30-17:37

2 stops28h 07m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/3

13:10-19:15

2 stops23h 05m

R16 519

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

20:05-12:39

2 stops23h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/8

6:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

R16 551

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

20:05-10:04

1 stop20h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/7

12:10-17:50

1 stop22h 40m

R16 551

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

20:05-23:55

1 stop34h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/7

19:35-17:50

2 stops39h 15m

R16 551

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

20:05-21:16

1 stop32h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/7

12:10-17:50

1 stop22h 40m

R16 551

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

15:25-8:15

2 stops47h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R16 633

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

15:25-8:15

2 stops47h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R16 633

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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 424). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 584). 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 16 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
1 441 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
1 441 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
9 168 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
4 183 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
948 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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
7 684 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

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 02m. Fly via United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, or Ethiopian Air 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 Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 914. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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 424). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 584). 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 001AverageR20 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 204AverageR16 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 603AverageR18 359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 073AverageR18 277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 262AverageR17 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 236AverageR20 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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