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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R10 140

CPT — ORD
Dec 13 — Dec 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Sun 15/1121:00 -
2 stops33h 54m
Sat 28/1113:05 -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 13/11R14 994
Thu 12/1121:00 -
2 stops33h 54m
Wed 25/1111:27 -
1 stop23h 08m
Deal found 8/11R15 144
Tue 17/1121:00 -
2 stops31h 49m
Wed 10/217:03 -
1 stop17h 32m
Deal found 11/11R15 177
Sun 15/1120:50 -
2 stops29h 40m
Sat 28/1113:30 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 13/11R15 761
Thu 12/1120:50 -
1 stop30h 15m
Wed 25/1110:32 -
1 stop24h 03m
Deal found 8/11R15 928
Thu 12/1120:50 -
1 stop27h 28m
Wed 25/1117:13 -
1 stop17h 22m
Deal found 8/11R15 978
Sun 15/1120:50 -
2 stops24h 01m
Sat 28/1110:34 -
2 stops24h 01m
Deal found 13/11R16 195
Sun 13/1220:50 -
2 stops24h 12m
Mon 4/121:43 -
2 stops36h 17m
Deal found 12/11R17 012
Fri 25/1220:50 -
1 stop20h 50m
Fri 1/121:47 -
2 stops34h 23m
Deal found 10/11R17 195
Thu 10/1220:50 -
1 stop20h 55m
Mon 4/121:47 -
1 stop36h 13m
Deal found 12/11R18 012
Wed 9/1220:50 -
1 stop25h 33m
Tue 29/1221:35 -
2 stops36h 25m
Deal found 10/11R18 196
Tue 17/1118:25 -
2 stops28h 00m
Wed 10/210:40 -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 11/11R18 246

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Round-trip from

R15 761

One-way from

R10 140

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R18 263
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/3-24/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/4-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R19 181 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 638 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/4

13:15-15:05

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 557

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/4

13:15-15:05

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 807

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

0:55-10:00

1 stop41h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 974

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/4

13:15-15:05

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 525

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/4

11:05-18:10

2 stops38h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 493

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/4

11:05-18:10

2 stops38h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 493

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

14:00-10:00

2 stops28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 344

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

14:25-17:20

3 stops34h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 627

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/4

14:25-12:36

3 stops29h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 627

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/3

0:55-18:20

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/3

21:15-23:00

1 stop42h 45m

R16 695

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 928). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of R24 901). 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 895 and R19 080 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 761 on Ethiopian Air (Mar 2–Mar 24).

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
1 599 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
1 599 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 599 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
3 697 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 599 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
4 469 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 599 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
7,3
Good
10 486 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 599 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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
1 047 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 599 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

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 24h 11m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, or Delta 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 928). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of R24 901). 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 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 760AverageR18 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 588AverageR17 810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 890AverageR21 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 568AverageR21 013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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