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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R10 135

CPT — ORD
Nov 4 — Nov 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Wed 18/1121:00 -
2 stops29h 44m
Tue 1/1218:16 -
1 stop40h 19m
Deal found 3/10R15 235
Wed 18/1121:00 -
2 stops34h 54m
Wed 25/1110:32 -
1 stop24h 03m
Deal found 4/10R15 285
Sun 25/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 50m
Thu 29/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 3/10R15 485
Thu 3/1220:50 -
1 stop35h 06m
Mon 11/19:30 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 3/10R15 883
Fri 23/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 25m
Thu 29/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 3/10R15 933
Mon 2/1120:50 -
2 stops29h 10m
Mon 9/116:00 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 4/10R15 966
Mon 2/1120:50 -
1 stop28h 57m
Mon 9/1115:59 -
1 stop18h 36m
Deal found 4/10R15 966
Sun 6/1220:50 -
1 stop21h 38m
Wed 6/110:35 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 2/10R16 033
Sun 6/1220:50 -
1 stop32h 03m
Wed 6/15:30 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 2/10R16 182
Fri 4/1220:50 -
1 stop23h 34m
Wed 6/115:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 1/10R16 365
Fri 4/1220:50 -
1 stop23h 34m
Tue 5/119:00 -
2 stops33h 05m
Deal found 30/9R16 382
Sat 3/1019:50 -
2 stops22h 56m
Mon 19/107:00 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 2/10R16 531

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Round-trip from

R15 235

One-way from

R10 135

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R16 664
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 18/11-1/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 03m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R45 074 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 394 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

17:15-10:00

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 015

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

17:15-11:00

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 647

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

11:30-14:10

2 stops58h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 663

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

11:30-11:33

3 stops56h 03m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 228

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/11

0:55-10:00

1 stop41h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 727

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

19:25-23:18

2 stops35h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 707

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-22:54

1 stop34h 04m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 219

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

23:45-21:43

2 stops28h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 269

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

20:50-18:00

2 stops29h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/11

6:00-18:35

1 stop28h 35m

R15 966

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

20:50-17:47

1 stop28h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

15:59-18:35

1 stop18h 36m

R15 966

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 930). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 440). 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 365 and R19 804 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 235 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 18–Dec 1).

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
1 576 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 453 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 280 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 576 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

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 29h 10m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Illinois is about 13681 km.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 930). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 440). 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 738AverageR18 001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 430AverageR16 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 528AverageR16 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 825AverageR21 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 496AverageR20 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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