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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R10 852

CPT — ORD
Oct 30 — Nov 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Wed 11/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 50m
Wed 18/119:45 -
1 stop43h 15m
Deal found 26/9R15 399
Tue 29/914:30 -
2 stops24h 45m
Mon 5/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 25/9R15 415
Tue 29/914:30 -
2 stops24h 45m
Thu 1/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 25/9R15 465
Fri 2/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 25m
Mon 5/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 25/9R15 481
Thu 17/1220:50 -
1 stop28h 16m
Thu 14/115:00 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 28/9R15 612
Fri 6/1113:50 -
2 stops25h 50m
Mon 30/119:45 -
1 stop43h 15m
Deal found 25/9R15 760
Fri 6/1120:50 -
2 stops22h 57m
Wed 2/1213:02 -
1 stop21h 33m
Deal found 25/9R15 809
Fri 6/1120:50 -
2 stops21h 39m
Tue 1/1218:15 -
1 stop40h 20m
Deal found 25/9R15 809
Mon 9/1120:50 -
1 stop34h 04m
Wed 25/1113:05 -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 25/9R15 842
Mon 9/1120:50 -
1 stop28h 15m
Wed 25/1110:32 -
1 stop24h 03m
Deal found 25/9R15 842
Mon 9/1120:50 -
1 stop34h 04m
Mon 16/1117:13 -
1 stop17h 22m
Deal found 25/9R15 859
Mon 9/1120:50 -
1 stop20h 32m
Mon 16/1115:59 -
1 stop18h 36m
Deal found 25/9R15 859

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Round-trip from

R15 399

One-way from

R10 852

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R16 729
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/11-18/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R40 749 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 925 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/3

14:00-19:20

2 stops36h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 771

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/1

11:05-10:00

2 stops54h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 035

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/1

19:25-23:46

2 stops36h 21m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 611

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/11

9:45-13:00

1 stop43h 15m

R15 399

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

20:50-10:24

1 stop21h 34m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/12

17:30-18:35

2 stops41h 05m

R15 809

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

20:50-12:51

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/12

17:12-18:35

1 stop17h 23m

R15 809

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

20:50-22:54

1 stop34h 04m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/11

13:05-18:35

1 stop21h 30m

R15 842

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

20:50-12:51

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/11

17:13-18:35

1 stop17h 22m

R15 908

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

20:50-10:07

1 stop21h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/2

9:30-18:35

1 stop25h 05m

R16 105

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

20:50-10:07

1 stop21h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/2

9:50-18:35

2 stops24h 45m

R16 121

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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 729). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 149). 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 171 and R19 569 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 399 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 11–Nov 18).

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
1 578 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
4 451 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
10 256 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 729 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
1 043 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 578 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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 21h 34m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Delta, or Virgin Atlantic 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 - 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 729). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 149). 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 670AverageR17 787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 247AverageR16 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 343AverageR16 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 625AverageR20 828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 277AverageR20 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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