How long is the flight from Cape Town to Illinois?

There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Illinois in 27h 29m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Delta, or United Airlines 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Illinois?

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois are United Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to IL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Illinois as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Find flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Round-trip from	R14 958
One-way from	R8 578
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R16 578

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 842). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 313). 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 R16 330 and R19 701 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 958 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 12–Nov 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

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.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Turkish Airlines

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KLM

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

United Airlines

7,4

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KLM

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Qatar Airways

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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KLM

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were 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 27h 29m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Delta, or United Airlines 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 842). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 313). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 709	AverageR17 907	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 447	AverageR16 307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 476	AverageR16 910	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 737	AverageR20 969	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 400	AverageR20 824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Illinois flights typically cost between R16 330 and R19 701 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 958 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 12–Nov 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

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.

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Cape Town to Illinois flights typically cost between R16 330 and R19 701 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 958 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 12–Nov 25).