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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R9 901

CPT — ORD
Sep 30 — Oct 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Tue 15/1220:50 -
1 stop27h 27m
Sat 2/111:47 -
2 stops22h 48m
Deal found 28/8R16 184
Fri 11/1220:50 -
1 stop31h 59m
Sat 2/18:05 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 27/8R16 184
Mon 12/1023:00 -
1 stop22h 15m
Mon 19/1017:10 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 28/8R16 265
Tue 13/1020:00 -
1 stop20h 38m
Tue 20/1022:00 -
2 stops36h 10m
Deal found 29/8R16 330
Thu 17/923:15 -
2 stops30h 17m
Thu 21/119:15 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 29/8R16 669
Fri 11/920:00 -
1 stop25h 27m
Sun 27/919:47 -
1 stop36h 33m
Deal found 28/8R16 750
Sat 19/128:30 -
1 stop39h 45m
Sat 9/118:25 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 27/8R16 782
Fri 11/920:05 -
1 stop27h 32m
Sun 27/916:15 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 30/8R16 943
Tue 13/1020:05 -
1 stop27h 09m
Tue 20/1017:09 -
2 stops23h 26m
Deal found 29/8R17 137
Sun 11/1020:05 -
1 stop34h 52m
Sun 18/1015:40 -
2 stops24h 55m
Deal found 27/8R17 137
Sun 11/1020:05 -
1 stop33h 28m
Sun 18/1017:09 -
2 stops23h 26m
Deal found 27/8R17 283
Fri 11/1220:50 -
1 stop21h 39m
Sat 2/19:30 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 27/8R17 412

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Round-trip from

R16 184

One-way from

R9 901

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

R17 137
Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/12-2/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R38 362 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 605 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

20:50-18:01

2 stops29h 11m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/1

9:30-18:35

2 stops25h 05m

R16 184

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

20:50-14:49

1 stop25h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

5:30-18:35

1 stop29h 05m

R16 184

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

20:50-8:52

1 stop20h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

6:40-18:35

1 stop27h 55m

R16 184

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

20:50-20:49

1 stop31h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

8:05-18:35

1 stop26h 30m

R16 184

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

19:50-12:08

1 stop23h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/1

10:30-16:10

1 stop21h 40m

R16 330

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-9:38

1 stop20h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/10

22:00-17:10

2 stops36h 10m

R16 330

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

23:15-22:32

2 stops30h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/1

19:15-6:25

2 stops27h 10m

R16 669

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

20:00-20:05

2 stops31h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

18:10-15:20

1 stop38h 10m

R16 927

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:05-16:14

1 stop27h 09m

Chicago Midway

Tue 20/10

17:09-23:35

2 stops23h 26m

R17 137

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

20:05-23:57

1 stop34h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

15:40-23:35

2 stops24h 55m

R17 137

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 540). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 874). 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 725 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 478 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 138 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 035 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very 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 18m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Emirates 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R16 540). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 874). 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 579AverageR17 500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 001AverageR16 256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 096AverageR17 189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 357AverageR20 880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 022AverageR21 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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