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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R8 450

CPT — ORD
Nov 19 — Nov 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Fri 23/1020:05 -
1 stop34h 52m
Fri 6/1118:08 -
1 stop40h 27m
Deal found 19/10R15 190
Fri 23/1020:05 -
2 stops28h 15m
Fri 6/1118:08 -
1 stop40h 27m
Deal found 19/10R15 799
Wed 28/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 50m
Sat 31/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 17/10R15 914
Mon 30/118:30 -
1 stop39h 45m
Mon 7/1218:25 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 16/10R16 242
Thu 22/1023:45 -
2 stops40h 42m
Tue 12/115:00 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 18/10R16 473
Tue 1/1220:50 -
1 stop22h 43m
Tue 8/1210:55 -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 17/10R16 966
Sat 5/1215:20 -
2 stops31h 05m
Mon 4/119:10 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 17/10R17 821
Fri 23/1023:45 -
2 stops28h 58m
Fri 6/1115:40 -
2 stops34h 45m
Deal found 19/10R17 854
Sat 14/1120:50 -
2 stops28h 00m
Sat 21/1121:48 -
1 stop36h 12m
Deal found 17/10R17 969
Mon 30/1115:20 -
2 stops32h 55m
Mon 7/1216:20 -
1 stop34h 15m
Deal found 16/10R19 202
Wed 28/1017:15 -
1 stop33h 05m
Sat 31/1021:15 -
1 stop42h 45m
Deal found 17/10R19 317
Tue 1/1220:50 -
2 stops29h 11m
Tue 8/129:37 -
2 stops29h 03m
Deal found 17/10R19 530

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Round-trip from

R15 240

One-way from

R8 450

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R16 489
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/3-27/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 41h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R39 900 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 397 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

0:55-18:20

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 387

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/3

12:35-15:30

1 stop33h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 242

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/3

9:20-15:30

2 stops37h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 823

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

12:35-8:46

3 stops52h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 185

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

19:25-12:51

2 stops48h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 760

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

17:15-10:00

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 010

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/3

13:50-8:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/3

10:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

R15 240

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/3

21:00-22:10

2 stops32h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 486

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 568

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/3

20:50-17:03

1 stop27h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/3

8:50-15:20

1 stop23h 30m

R16 966

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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 752). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 183). 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 242 and R18 865 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 240 on Ethiopian Air (Mar 19–Mar 27).

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
1 591 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

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
1 591 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

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
4 457 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

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
3 712 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

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
7,3
Good
10 389 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
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Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

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
7,1
Good
1 044 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

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 23h 14m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, United 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 752). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 183). 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 678AverageR17 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 365AverageR16 220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 394AverageR16 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 648AverageR20 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 302AverageR20 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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