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$679+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Cape Town (CPT)

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ORD — CPT
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,125
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$679
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:05 pmORD - CPT
2 stops37h 35mSWISS
Sun 1/129:00 amCPT - ORD
2 stops36h 40mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$1,651
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/229:05 pmORD - CPT
1 stop35h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/258:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop20h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,836
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/224:55 pmORD - CPT
2 stops35h 15mIberia
Sat 1/256:45 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops27h 45mIberia
Deal found 12/18$1,999
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:05 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 1/99:20 amCPT - ORD
2 stops37h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$2,050
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:00 amMDW - CPT
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Sun 1/1211:59 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/17$2,310
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/95:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,405
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:55 pmORD - CPT
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/92:25 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,592
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop44h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/21:50 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops32h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$2,913
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/267:05 amORD - CPT
1 stop27h 55mDelta
Thu 1/911:20 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/17$2,920
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/228:15 amORD - CPT
3 stops45h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 1/252:15 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops31h 08mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/18$3,607
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/209:25 pmORD - CPT
1 stop26h 15mLufthansa
Wed 1/19:30 amCPT - ORD
1 stop40h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/18$3,823
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/204:25 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Sat 1/411:59 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 31mKLM
Deal found 12/18$4,262

Find flights from Illinois to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/5

6:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/16

10:00 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$1,125

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/30

4:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/14

6:55 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$1,127

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/28

9:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/5

4:35 pm-9:50 am

1 stop24h 15m

$1,171

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

10:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

1:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops25h 15m

$1,176

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/15

9:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/31

10:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,179

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

9:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/9

10:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,182

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

4:16 pm-8:00 am

2 stops31h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/13

6:45 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,257

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/27

7:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/8

2:00 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops56h 30m

$1,264

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/21

2:08 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/28

11:20 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,278

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

11:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/8

8:50 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$1,282

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Illinois to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Cape Town as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Qatar Airways and SWISS from Illinois to Cape Town. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Cape Town. 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 into for flights to Cape Town from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Illinois, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $734. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Cape Town for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Cape Town consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cape Town Intl, Chicago Midway - Cape Town Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Cape Town Intl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Cape Town 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 Illinois to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Illinois to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 8 airlines flying from Illinois to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$959Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,183Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,217Average$1,679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,218Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,252Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$1,271Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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