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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R10 325

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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 26 enero 2026.

mié. 11/314:35
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
mié. 18/310:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/1R13 263
mié. 11/320:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop21h 01m
United Airlines
mié. 18/316:30
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop17h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1R15 142
jue. 12/220:50
CPT
-
STL
1 stop22h 08m
United Airlines
mar. 8/1213:27
STL
-
CPT
2 stops20h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1R16 346
mar. 7/416:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
sáb. 18/411:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/1R16 555
mié. 11/37:55
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops40h 59m
Delta
mié. 18/312:47
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop23h 28m
Delta
Deal found 25/1R16 603
mar. 7/414:00
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 18/411:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1R17 872
jue. 28/523:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
Delta
jue. 4/616:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
Delta
Deal found 24/1R18 080
mié. 18/217:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
dom. 22/220:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R18 626
jue. 28/518:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops31h 25m
British Airways
jue. 4/616:53
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops35h 07m
British Airways
Deal found 24/1R19 028
mié. 18/214:35
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
dom. 22/29:45
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop43h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R20 007
mié. 11/323:25
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops48h 45m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 18/37:00
ORD
-
CPT
3 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1R20 923
mié. 6/518:50
CPT
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STL
2 stops30h 37m
American Airlines
mié. 24/618:12
STL
-
CPT
2 stops33h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/1R21 581

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 26 enero 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 263

One-way from

R10 325

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R18 257
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/3
  • 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 (R21 689 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 721 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 26 enero 2026.
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Cape Town

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/3

14:35-8:40

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 18/3

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 263

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/3

20:50-13:22

2 stops23h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 18/3

11:15-17:00

2 stops22h 45m

R15 142

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

jue. 12/2

20:50-10:58

1 stop22h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 8/12

13:27-18:00

2 stops20h 33m

R16 346

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/3

7:55-17:54

2 stops40h 59m

Chicago Midway

mié. 18/3

9:30-19:15

2 stops26h 45m

R16 603

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 28/5

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 4/6

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R18 080

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 18/2

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 22/2

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

R18 626

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 28/5

18:50-19:15

2 stops31h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 4/6

16:53-11:00

2 stops35h 07m

R19 028

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 18/2

14:35-7:40

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 22/2

9:45-13:00

1 stop43h 15m

R20 007

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

mié. 6/5

18:50-18:27

2 stops30h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 24/6

18:12-11:00

2 stops33h 48m

R21 581

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

mié. 6/5

18:50-17:12

2 stops53h 22m

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 24/6

21:35-11:00

1 stop30h 25m

R21 886

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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 167). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 266). 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 26 enero 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
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 488 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 443 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
9 203 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
4 208 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
952 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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 23h 32m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, or Delta 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 R4 004. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, 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 167). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 266). 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 26 enero 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 732AverageR17 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 929AverageR15 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 303AverageR17 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR15 765AverageR17 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 950AverageR17 498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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