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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R10 049

CPT — ORD
Sep 23 — Sep 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Wed 7/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 25m
Wed 14/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 23/8R13 858
Fri 18/913:50 -
2 stops25h 25m
Thu 1/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 20/8R14 674
Sat 3/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 25m
Sat 10/1010:15 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 19/8R14 898
Fri 27/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 50m
Sat 28/119:45 -
1 stop43h 15m
Deal found 20/8R15 058
Fri 18/920:05 -
1 stop21h 31m
Thu 1/106:05 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 20/8R15 666
Fri 18/920:05 -
1 stop31h 51m
Thu 1/105:30 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 20/8R15 666
Sun 30/820:05 -
2 stops27h 12m
Sat 12/911:17 -
2 stops23h 33m
Deal found 23/8R15 762
Sun 23/820:00 -
1 stop25h 27m
Sun 30/815:55 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 22/8R16 354
Fri 11/97:40 -
1 stop37h 35m
Sun 27/916:15 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 23/8R16 434
Sun 30/820:05 -
1 stop26h 39m
Sat 12/96:05 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 23/8R16 450
Sun 23/820:05 -
1 stop27h 10m
Sun 30/813:25 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 22/8R16 818
Sun 4/1020:05 -
1 stop27h 06m
Sun 11/1017:09 -
2 stops33h 36m
Deal found 20/8R16 946

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Round-trip from

R13 858

One-way from

R10 049

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R17 010
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/10-14/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R37 867 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 507 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

20:05-10:36

1 stop21h 31m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/10

6:05-17:50

1 stop28h 45m

R15 666

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

20:05-20:56

1 stop31h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/10

5:30-17:50

1 stop29h 20m

R15 666

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

20:00-17:05

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/10

21:35-17:10

1 stop36h 35m

R16 354

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

20:00-9:38

1 stop20h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/10

21:35-17:10

1 stop36h 35m

R16 354

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

7:40-14:15

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

16:15-21:10

1 stop21h 55m

R16 994

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

20:05-22:33

1 stop33h 28m

Chicago Midway

Tue 13/10

10:59-23:35

2 stops29h 36m

R17 122

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

20:05-23:57

1 stop34h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/10

18:08-10:25

2 stops33h 17m

R17 154

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

17:55-23:32

2 stops36h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

16:00-17:10

1 stop18h 10m

R17 410

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

0:15-21:37

2 stops28h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

13:55-22:10

2 stops25h 15m

R17 474

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT Cape Town Intl - STL Lambert-St Louis

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

20:05-17:45

1 stop28h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 11/10

19:20-17:50

1 stop39h 30m

R17 602

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 386). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 643). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Illinois flights typically cost between R17 578 and R19 186 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 858 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 7–Oct 14).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 734 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 481 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 115 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 031 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

  • 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 21h 31m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Illinois is about 13681 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 - Lambert-St Louis or Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 386). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 643). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 527AverageR17 337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 861AverageR16 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 956AverageR17 029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 205AverageR20 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 854AverageR20 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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