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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R8 810

CPT — ORD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Thu 12/1121:00 -
2 stops33h 54m
Wed 25/1111:27 -
1 stop23h 08m
Deal found 29/10R15 059
Fri 6/1121:00 -
2 stops31h 38m
Mon 1/39:30 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 29/10R15 059
Thu 29/1021:00 -
2 stops32h 33m
Wed 11/1117:13 -
1 stop17h 22m
Deal found 27/10R15 109
Thu 29/1020:50 -
1 stop29h 21m
Wed 11/1118:15 -
1 stop40h 20m
Deal found 27/10R15 126
Fri 6/1120:50 -
1 stop28h 08m
Tue 9/218:00 -
2 stops34h 05m
Deal found 26/10R15 525
Thu 29/1020:50 -
2 stops22h 57m
Mon 2/119:29 -
2 stops25h 06m
Deal found 29/10R15 824
Thu 29/1020:50 -
2 stops26h 42m
Mon 2/1115:40 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 29/10R15 824
Thu 29/1020:50 -
2 stops22h 57m
Wed 11/1112:30 -
2 stops22h 05m
Deal found 27/10R15 890
Thu 29/1020:50 -
1 stop27h 08m
Wed 11/1115:59 -
1 stop18h 36m
Deal found 27/10R15 890
Wed 28/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 50m
Sat 31/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 26/10R16 090
Tue 3/1117:15 -
1 stop25h 45m
Tue 2/220:15 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 26/10R16 140
Wed 11/110:30 -
2 stops26h 00m
Wed 25/1111:19 -
2 stops27h 21m
Deal found 29/10R16 323

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Round-trip from

R15 059

One-way from

R8 810

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

R18 051
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 12/11-25/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 02m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R19 274 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 620 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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

R8 810

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

0:55-18:20

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 992

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 483

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

R12 732

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

12:35-14:30

1 stop33h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 031

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/2

12:35-14:30

1 stop33h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 031

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/2

12:35-14:30

1 stop33h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 281

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

12:35-11:33

2 stops54h 58m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 879

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

R14 328

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 361

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 871). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 451). 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 422 and R18 982 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 059 on Virgin Atlantic (Nov 12–Nov 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways. 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
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 595 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
4 461 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
3 712 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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
10 451 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Ethiopian Air
7,1
Good
1 042 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

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 29h 48m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 871). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 451). 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 741AverageR18 009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 535AverageR17 750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 535AverageR16 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 832AverageR21 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 505AverageR20 942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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