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$753+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Cape Town (CPT)

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ORD — CPT
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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Round-trip from

$1,065
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$768
(Ethiopian Air)

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February

Average price

$1,373
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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 April 24, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/111:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$942
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/157:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/234:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,007
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/77:15 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 5/219:00 amCPT - ORD
2 stops33h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,065
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/157:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/222:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,170
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/412:20 pmORD - CPT
2 stops39h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/26:55 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,195
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 10/27:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 10/221:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,341
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 9/177:30 amORD - CPT
3 stops47h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 9/2511:30 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops44h 48mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 9/63:30 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Sun 9/148:05 pmCPT - STL
1 stop25h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,469
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 11/121:05 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Thu 11/209:30 pmCPT - MDW
1 stop28h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:35 amSTL - CPT
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/146:05 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,618
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/71:08 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops25h 17mKLM
Wed 5/2111:15 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 30mKLM
Deal found 4/23$1,626

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Cape Town that are best for you.

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/11

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$942

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/23

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,007

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

7:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/21

9:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops33h 45m

$1,065

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

2:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops26h 40m

$1,170

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

12:20 pm-11:00 am

2 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/2

6:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,195

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

7:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/22

1:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,341

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

7:30 am-1:45 pm

3 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/25

11:30 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops44h 48m

$1,424

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

3:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

8:05 pm-2:36 pm

1 stop25h 31m

$1,469

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

2:08 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops43h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/23

6:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,505

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

6:35 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:05 pm-7:39 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$1,618

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Cape Town

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 April 24, 2025.

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 April 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM 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
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 $768. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$962Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,265Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,277Average$1,857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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