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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R9 923

CPT — ORD
Oct 24 — Oct 311
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Sat 12/1219:35 -
2 stops31h 30m
Sun 10/19:30 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 19/9R15 202
Tue 6/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 25m
Mon 12/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 19/9R15 283
Tue 29/914:30 -
2 stops24h 45m
Sat 3/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 22/9R15 446
Tue 29/914:30 -
2 stops24h 45m
Thu 1/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 22/9R15 495
Wed 30/913:50 -
2 stops25h 25m
Sat 3/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 22/9R15 511
Sun 27/914:30 -
2 stops24h 45m
Wed 30/910:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 22/9R15 772
Sun 27/914:30 -
2 stops24h 45m
Sat 3/1010:15 -
1 stop43h 45m
Deal found 22/9R15 804
Tue 6/1023:15 -
1 stop22h 15m
Mon 12/1017:10 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 19/9R16 244
Sat 7/118:30 -
1 stop39h 45m
Sat 14/1118:25 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 23/9R16 375
Tue 6/100:15 -
2 stops28h 28m
Mon 12/1017:10 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 19/9R16 391
Tue 6/1020:05 -
1 stop27h 09m
Mon 12/1010:59 -
2 stops29h 36m
Deal found 19/9R17 124
Sat 7/1117:25 -
2 stops30h 36m
Sat 14/1111:27 -
1 stop23h 08m
Deal found 23/9R17 140

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Round-trip from

R15 202

One-way from

R9 923

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R16 603
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 12/12-10/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R40 133 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 824 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-14:30

1 stop33h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 923
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 536

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

17:15-10:00

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 536

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

17:15-18:20

1 stop33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 536

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

17:15-18:20

1 stop33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 536

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

14:00-10:00

2 stops28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 796

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

12:35-11:25

3 stops54h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 399

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

19:30-15:05

1 stop26h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 159

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

17:15-23:18

3 stops38h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 006

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

20:50-22:54

1 stop34h 04m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 104

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 603). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 967). 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 155 and R18 876 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 202 on Virgin Atlantic (Dec 12–Jan 10).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

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
1 575 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
1 575 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
4 464 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 231 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 732 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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
1 045 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

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 25m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 603). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 967). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 628AverageR17 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 132AverageR16 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 228AverageR16 075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 500AverageR22 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 139AverageR20 528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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