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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R9 986

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Apr 29 — May 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 March 2026.

Mon 21/1217:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/120:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R18 501
Thu 21/516:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/611:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R19 134
Fri 11/913:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops49h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 27/921:10
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops56h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R19 835
Sat 9/513:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops49h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/514:00
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops64h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R19 955
Sun 10/515:25
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops72h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 17/514:00
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops64h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R20 006
Thu 28/513:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/619:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R20 211
Fri 11/913:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 27/910:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/3R20 433
Mon 21/1221:30
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop32h 15m
Delta
Sat 2/19:30
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 45m
Delta
Deal found 27/3R21 134
Fri 11/920:05
CPT
-
STL
1 stop28h 57m
Delta
Sun 20/919:05
STL
-
CPT
1 stop39h 45m
Delta
Deal found 27/3R21 493
Fri 11/920:05
CPT
-
STL
1 stop23h 48m
Delta
Sat 19/917:30
STL
-
CPT
1 stop17h 20m
Delta
Deal found 27/3R21 630
Thu 21/513:00
CPT
-
STL
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 26/816:18
STL
-
CPT
2 stops34h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R22 742
Fri 11/920:05
CPT
-
STL
2 stops24h 12m
Delta
Tue 22/919:05
STL
-
CPT
2 stops68h 05m
Delta
Deal found 27/3R24 571

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 30 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 134

One-way from

R9 986

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R21 870
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R35 827 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:50-15:40

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

21:10-17:20

2 stops37h 10m

R20 621

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

13:50-15:40

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

21:10-18:55

2 stops38h 45m

R20 621

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 17/5

7:00-21:25

2 stops31h 25m

R21 117
Fastest return journey

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

20:05-13:17

2 stops24h 12m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 21/9

9:00-17:50

2 stops25h 50m

R21 493

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

20:05-18:02

1 stop28h 57m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 20/9

19:05-17:50

1 stop39h 45m

R21 493

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

20:05-13:17

2 stops24h 12m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 18/9

19:05-17:50

1 stop39h 45m

R21 493

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

20:05-14:38

1 stop25h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 19/9

7:00-17:50

2 stops27h 50m

R21 493

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:15-15:45

1 stop33h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/5

20:35-11:30

1 stop31h 55m

R21 511

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

13:15-15:45

1 stop33h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/5

20:35-16:40

1 stop37h 05m

R21 647

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

13:15-15:45

1 stop33h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

20:35-18:05

1 stop38h 30m

R21 921

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of R12 722). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 321). 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated 30 March 2026.
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
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 480 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 290 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 515 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
987 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 836 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 480 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 12m. Fly via Delta or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Illinois is about 13786 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 803. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Illinois for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Illinois?

    The most popular route from Cape Town to Illinois is Cape Town Intl - Lambert-St Louis. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway.

  • 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 R12 722). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 321). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 927AverageR21 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 880AverageR16 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 205AverageR18 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR16 985AverageR18 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR17 316AverageR19 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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