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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R10 088

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Feb 6 — Feb 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 173

One-way from

R10 088

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R18 100
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 9/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R30 958 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 994 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 7 January 2026.

Wed 15/713:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/810:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R13 849
Mon 9/220:10CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 35mSWISS
Mon 23/216:10ORD - CPT
1 stop31h 20mSWISS
Deal found 7/1R15 173
Thu 19/321:30CPT - MDW
1 stop32h 01mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 25/310:45MDW - CPT
1 stop25h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1R15 255
Thu 19/321:30CPT - ORD
1 stop30h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 25/311:10ORD - CPT
1 stop25h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1R15 255
Mon 9/220:50CPT - ORD
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/211:00ORD - CPT
2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1R15 288
Mon 9/221:30CPT - MDW
1 stop27h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 23/212:45MDW - CPT
1 stop22h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1R15 304
Fri 20/220:50CPT - ORD
2 stops24h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 27/28:00ORD - CPT
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1R15 337
Thu 19/220:50CPT - ORD
2 stops30h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/213:02ORD - CPT
1 stop19h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1R15 353
Thu 19/221:30CPT - MDW
1 stop28h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 26/212:45MDW - CPT
1 stop22h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1R15 517
Thu 18/613:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/710:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R15 811
Thu 19/221:30CPT - STL
1 stop31h 11mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 26/215:47STL - CPT
1 stop19h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1R15 942
Mon 9/221:30CPT - MDW
1 stop27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/212:45MDW - CPT
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R16 334

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

20:50-13:15

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

11:00-16:10

2 stops21h 10m

R15 288

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

20:50-9:34

1 stop20h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/2

12:35-18:00

2 stops21h 25m

R15 337

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

20:50-14:50

2 stops26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

10:00-16:10

2 stops22h 10m

R15 353

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

21:30-17:45

1 stop28h 15m

Chicago Midway

Thu 26/2

12:45-19:15

1 stop22h 30m

R15 517

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

21:30-20:41

1 stop31h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 26/2

15:47-19:15

1 stop19h 28m

R15 942

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

21:30-17:29

1 stop27h 59m

Chicago Midway

Mon 23/2

12:45-22:50

2 stops26h 05m

R16 334

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

21:30-17:37

2 stops28h 07m

Chicago Midway

Thu 26/2

13:49-19:15

2 stops21h 26m

R16 530

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

21:30-12:46

2 stops23h 16m

Chicago Midway

Mon 23/2

13:28-19:15

2 stops21h 47m

R16 530

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

20:50-22:14

2 stops33h 24m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 26/2

11:25-16:10

2 stops20h 45m

R16 530

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

21:30-12:29

2 stops21h 59m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/3

9:30-19:15

2 stops26h 45m

R16 563

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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 R13 407). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 563). 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.

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 7 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 138 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 150 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
935 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 657 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 24h 25m. Fly via United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, 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 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 R8 903. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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.

  • 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 R13 407). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 563). 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 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 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 983AverageR20 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 185AverageR16 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 583AverageR18 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 053AverageR18 155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 241AverageR17 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 214AverageR20 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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