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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R11 370

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Jul 31 — Aug 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

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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 1 July 2026.

Sat 18/723:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Thu 10/916:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 27/6R16 358
Wed 29/723:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Wed 5/816:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
KLM
Deal found 30/6R16 374
Tue 21/720:00
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops27h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 9/811:15
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops22h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/6R16 473
Sun 12/720:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 53m
United Airlines
Fri 24/721:40
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/7R16 506
Fri 9/1020:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop25h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 14/116:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop25h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/6R16 571
Sat 18/723:15
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops29h 37m
Delta
Thu 10/96:40
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop28h 10m
Delta
Deal found 27/6R17 178
Wed 29/723:15
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops26h 03m
KLM
Wed 5/812:46
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 39m
KLM
Deal found 29/6R19 213
Wed 7/1023:15
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Sat 17/1016:25
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop18h 25m
Delta
Deal found 30/6R19 820
Sun 12/720:05
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Fri 24/713:18
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/7R19 853
Wed 29/723:15
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops26h 03m
Delta
Wed 5/810:54
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops27h 31m
Delta
Deal found 30/6R20 870
Tue 4/823:15
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops30h 21m
KLM
Tue 11/810:54
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops27h 31m
KLM
Deal found 29/6R22 494
Tue 4/820:05
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop20h 54m
Delta
Tue 11/810:54
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops27h 31m
Delta
Deal found 29/6R23 085

Find 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 1 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 358

One-way from

R11 370

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

R16 489
KLM
  • KLM
  • 18/7-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R24 009 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 738 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 July 2026.
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Price

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/7

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

16:50-21:25

1 stop21h 35m

R16 358

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

20:00-11:53

1 stop22h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

21:40-15:20

1 stop34h 40m

R16 506

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

20:00-16:14

2 stops27h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/8

11:15-17:10

2 stops22h 55m

R16 522

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-14:26

1 stop25h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

6:25-16:10

1 stop25h 45m

R16 571

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

23:15-20:30

2 stops28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/10

13:26-17:50

1 stop21h 24m

R17 195

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/7

23:15-21:52

2 stops29h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

8:48-21:25

2 stops29h 37m

R18 212

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

23:15-22:44

2 stops30h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

17:10-22:10

1 stop22h 00m

R18 376

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

23:15-22:25

2 stops30h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sat 17/10

16:25-17:50

1 stop18h 25m

R19 820

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

20:05-10:05

1 stop21h 00m

Chicago Midway

Fri 24/7

13:18-21:25

2 stops25h 07m

R19 853

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/7

23:15-18:18

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/8

10:54-21:25

2 stops27h 31m

R20 870

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R5 661). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 341). 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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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 1 July 2026.
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
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 431 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 909 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 738 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 008 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Illinois in 22h. Fly via KLM, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Illinois is about 13700 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R5 661). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 341). 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

Discover the top 5 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 1 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 688AverageR20 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 238AverageR16 219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 335AverageR16 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 807AverageR22 256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 307AverageR21 343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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