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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R11 193

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult

Cheap 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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 516

One-way from

R11 193

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 704
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/7-3/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 23m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 17/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R23 177 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 771 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 12 June 2025.

Sun 15/620:00CPT - ORD
2 stops34h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/710:50ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6R17 534
Tue 17/614:35CPT - ORD
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/710:15ORD - CPT
1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6R17 835
Sat 21/623:15CPT - MDW
2 stops47h 26mDelta
Thu 31/76:00MDW - CPT
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/6R17 853
Fri 25/723:15CPT - STL
2 stops31h 05mDelta
Fri 1/819:11STL - CPT
1 stop39h 39mDelta
Deal found 10/6R18 260
Sat 26/716:35CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 2/819:50ORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6R18 313
Tue 17/623:15CPT - ORD
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Wed 30/716:50ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Deal found 11/6R18 579
Mon 7/723:00CPT - ORD
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Thu 24/77:00ORD - CPT
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/6R19 464
Mon 18/813:05CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/820:35ORD - CPT
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R20 279
Mon 16/614:35CPT - ORD
3 stops34h 11mKenya Airways
Tue 29/77:00ORD - CPT
3 stops47h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/6R21 324
Tue 17/623:15CPT - MDW
2 stops26h 26mKLM
Wed 30/713:46MDW - CPT
2 stops24h 39mKLM
Deal found 11/6R22 015
Fri 25/720:00CPT - STL
2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/88:15STL - CPT
2 stops42h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6R23 804
Mon 18/813:00CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 28/819:20ORD - CPT
1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R24 866

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Cape Town

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/7

19:50-15:16

2 stops26h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/8

21:50-17:10

2 stops36h 20m

R17 534

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/7

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/7

19:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R17 835

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

23:15-23:20

2 stops31h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/8

19:11-17:50

1 stop39h 39m

R18 260

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

23:00-14:10

1 stop22h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/7

7:00-17:50

1 stop27h 50m

R19 464

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

13:05-15:45

1 stop33h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/8

20:35-12:35

2 stops33h 00m

R20 279

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

18:25-14:10

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/7

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R20 385

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

23:00-18:40

2 stops26h 40m

Chicago Midway

Thu 24/7

12:43-17:50

1 stop22h 07m

R21 802

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

14:35-12:50

3 stops29h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/7

7:00-13:00

2 stops47h 00m

R23 148

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

20:00-15:47

2 stops26h 47m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/8

8:15-9:30

2 stops42h 15m

R23 804

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

13:00-15:05

1 stop33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/8

19:20-10:50

1 stop32h 30m

R24 866

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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 time of day to fly from CPT to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 12 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Cape Town to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 946 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 623 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R11 193. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Delta, 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois

Discover the top 6 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 12 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 702AverageR18 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 735AverageR21 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 229AverageR20 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR17 389AverageR21 065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 592AverageR21 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 667AverageR22 588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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