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$667+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Cape Town (CPT)

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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$924
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$667
(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 January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/192:21 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops34h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$924
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/38:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/105:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$956
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/910:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/171:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/293:15 pmORD - CPT
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/98:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$997
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/289:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 2/710:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop23h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,007
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/46:35 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/118:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,009
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 1/309:10 amORD - CPT
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/89:30 amCPT - ORD
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,040
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 2/27:05 pmORD - CPT
2 stops38h 20mSWISS
Wed 2/511:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 20mSWISS
Deal found 1/21$1,046
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/286:00 pmORD - CPT
2 stops33h 35mLufthansa
Fri 2/79:30 amCPT - ORD
1 stop40h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,070
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/54:45 pmORD - CPT
2 stops35h 25mIberia
Wed 3/126:45 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops27h 45mIberia
Deal found 1/20$1,257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 9/223:30 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Tue 9/308:05 pmCPT - STL
1 stop21h 33mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/88:15 amSTL - CPT
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/158:50 pmCPT - STL
1 stop22h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,368

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 January 21, 2025.

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St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/19

2:21 pm-8:00 am

2 stops34h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/26

6:45 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops30h 07m

$924

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

8:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/10

5:15 pm-11:10 am

1 stop24h 55m

$956

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

10:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/17

1:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops25h 15m

$971

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

4:08 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/6

8:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

$997

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

9:45 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

10:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,007

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/4

6:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/11

8:55 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,009

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

7:05 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/5

11:55 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,046

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

9:25 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/7

9:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$1,070

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

8:30 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/13

11:45 am-7:35 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,110

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

4:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

6:45 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,257

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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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, British 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
3,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
665 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $719. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air 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 9 airlines flying from Illinois to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$959Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,217Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,219Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$1,219Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$1,271Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,276Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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