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$680+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Cape Town (CPT)

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ORD — CPT
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
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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 November 20, 2024.

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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 November 20, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 11/266:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/48:40 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,087
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/269:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 12/36:45 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop27h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,157
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 11/209:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/261:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,160
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/211:55 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/165:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,240
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 11/2611:45 amORD - CPT
2 stops40h 25mIberia
Tue 12/36:45 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops30h 50mIberia
Deal found 11/19$1,285
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/33:55 pmORD - CPT
1 stop35h 00mLufthansa
Thu 2/276:30 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop26h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$1,405
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/33:55 pmORD - CPT
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1111:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/46:16 pmORD - CPT
2 stops29h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/138:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,447
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 11/257:05 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 12/26:50 amCPT - ORD
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,457
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:05 pmORD - CPT
1 stop42h 50mSWISS
Tue 1/217:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops29h 10mSWISS
Deal found 11/19$1,489
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/257:05 amORD - CPT
2 stops30h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 12/42:30 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops27h 34mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,493
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/74:25 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 45mDelta
Sat 12/148:30 amCPT - ORD
1 stop38h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/18$1,527

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/23

9:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/8

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,086

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/7

10:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/23

8:50 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,087

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/6

8:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/20

5:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,093

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/5

2:10 pm-8:00 am

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/14

10:00 pm-7:29 pm

2 stops29h 29m

$1,139

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

9:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/5

6:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,181

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/18

5:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/27

10:00 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,184

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/18

11:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/27

8:50 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$1,282

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/21

1:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/1

11:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$1,287

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/21

7:05 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/1

3:20 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,291

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

8:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/17

6:40 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops30h 03m

$1,294

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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 $1,286). Flying from Illinois to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 November 20, 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 November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, American Airlines and Turkish Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
663 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $773. 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 $1,286). Flying from Illinois to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$959Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,183Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,209Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,213Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,217Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,252Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$1,271Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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