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 50m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, British Airways, or Kenya Airways 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.

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.

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).

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 Midway. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Cape Town Intl - Lambert-St Louis.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Illinois?

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois are United Airlines, Ethiopian Air and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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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dom. 8/220:20ORD - CPT

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mié. 11/323:45CPT - MDW

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mié. 4/220:50CPT - STL

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vie. 2/19:30CPT - ORD

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vie. 2/120:50CPT - MDW

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Deal found 17/11R10 383

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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Round-trip from	R17 964
One-way from	R10 383
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R20 662

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2 total stops
56h 20m total
Cape Town to Illinois

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31/3
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24h 00m total
Cape Town to Illinois

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 015 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 4/2

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 8/2

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

R17 964

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 15/3

21:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

R18 032

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/3

20:35-17:33

2 stops27h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 15/3

21:45-12:40

2 stops31h 55m

R18 840

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 4/2

23:25-13:14

2 stops45h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 8/2

7:01-6:00

2 stops38h 59m

R19 631

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 4/2

14:35-7:40

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 8/2

9:45-13:00

1 stop43h 15m

R22 553

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 4/2

18:55-17:42

2 stops30h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 8/2

17:10-12:10

1 stop35h 00m

R23 396

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

mié. 4/2

18:55-21:15

2 stops34h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 8/2

11:55-12:10

2 stops40h 15m

R23 602

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/3

23:45-12:35

2 stops43h 50m

Chicago Midway

dom. 15/3

18:45-19:15

2 stops41h 30m

R30 839

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

mié. 4/2

20:50-17:50

2 stops29h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 8/2

17:04-19:15

1 stop18h 11m

R31 337

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 1/1

17:15-18:25

1 stop33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 8/1

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

R32 971

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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 R14 096). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 414). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to IL?

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Illinois in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Illinois?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Illinois flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

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

1 412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 412 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 022 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 045 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

896 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 534 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 50m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, British Airways, or Kenya Airways 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 Midway. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 R14 096). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 414). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 701	AverageR21 145	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 965	AverageR17 169	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 722	AverageR19 277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 877	AverageR19 191	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR17 075	AverageR18 732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

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