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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R9 602

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 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Aug 27 — Sep 31
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 28 July 2026.

Wed 23/913:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 30/910:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/7R14 687
Fri 11/913:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 27/910:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/7R15 707
Tue 11/820:05
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops23h 34m
Delta
Mon 17/812:46
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop22h 04m
Delta
Deal found 27/7R15 958
Tue 11/820:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 52m
Delta
Mon 21/915:40
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop19h 10m
Delta
Deal found 26/7R16 176
Tue 11/820:05
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Sat 22/810:56
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop23h 54m
Delta
Deal found 27/7R16 326
Tue 11/820:05
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Wed 19/818:42
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops40h 08m
Delta
Deal found 27/7R16 410
Tue 11/820:05
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops27h 56m
Delta
Sat 22/812:29
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops22h 21m
Delta
Deal found 27/7R16 410
Sun 9/820:00
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops26h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 22/814:30
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop17h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/7R16 544
Thu 27/819:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop29h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 9/915:55
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/7R16 644
Tue 11/820:05
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops27h 56m
Delta
Fri 21/818:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 25m
Delta
Deal found 27/7R16 694
Tue 11/823:15
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops30h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/917:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7R16 744
Sun 6/923:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Sun 13/916:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
KLM
Deal found 25/7R16 895

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 28 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 687

One-way from

R9 602

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R17 714
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/9-30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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27/9
  • 27/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R52 377 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 290 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 28 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

20:05-12:39

2 stops23h 34m

Chicago Midway

Sat 22/8

10:56-17:50

1 stop23h 54m

R15 958

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

20:05-12:39

2 stops23h 34m

Chicago Midway

Thu 20/8

9:24-17:50

2 stops25h 26m

R15 958

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

20:05-23:57

1 stop34h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

15:40-17:50

1 stop19h 10m

R16 176

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

20:05-18:33

2 stops29h 28m

Chicago Midway

Wed 19/8

18:42-17:50

2 stops40h 08m

R16 410

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

19:50-15:16

2 stops26h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

15:55-17:10

1 stop18h 15m

R16 644

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

16:20-21:10

1 stop21h 50m

R16 895

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

18:25-14:30

2 stops27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/9

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R17 045

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

23:15-20:30

2 stops28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

15:05-21:25

2 stops23h 20m

R17 096

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/9

20:05-20:56

1 stop31h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/9

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R17 547

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

23:15-18:01

2 stops25h 46m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/9

11:35-21:25

2 stops26h 50m

R17 982

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois

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Estimated return price
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 728). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 760). 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 R18 568 and R20 391 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 687 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 23–Sept 30).

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 28 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
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 455 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 051 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 009 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 550 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 23h 34m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or KLM 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 728). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 760). 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 28 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 778AverageR18 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 535AverageR16 600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 634AverageR16 504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLMCheapestR16 939AverageR21 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 664AverageR21 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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