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$586+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Illinois

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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$873
(oojo)

One-way from

$586
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,050
From Cape Town Intl 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 February 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/181:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/2210:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$873
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2611:00 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Mon 10/133:40 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop19h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/20$970
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2611:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Mon 10/137:10 amORD - CPT
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,013
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/68:40 amCPT - ORD
1 stop38h 15mSWISS
Sun 4/136:35 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 25mSWISS
Deal found 2/20$1,045
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 6/18:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/131:45 pmORD - CPT
2 stops39h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,066
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/212:30 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/267:35 amORD - CPT
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,102
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/274:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 5/37:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,111
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/1810:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/228:36 pmORD - CPT
2 stops30h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 3/98:50 pmCPT - STL
2 stops45h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/75:18 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops33h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,187
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/292:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops30h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 5/45:10 pmORD - CPT
2 stops34h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,348
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:25 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop28h 20mEmirates
Sun 5/48:35 pmORD - CPT
1 stop37h 15mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$1,405
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/611:15 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops25h 47mKLM
Sun 4/136:42 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops43h 28mKLM
Deal found 2/20$1,468

Find flights from Cape Town to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Illinois 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 February 20, 2025.

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Cape Town

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/22

10:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$873

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/26

11:00 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/13

3:40 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$970

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/26

11:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

7:10 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$1,013

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/6

8:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop38h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

6:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop32h 25m

$1,045

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

8:00 pm-2:33 pm

1 stop25h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

1:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$1,066

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/21

2:30 pm-12:58 pm

3 stops29h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

7:35 am-9:40 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,102

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/27

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,111

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

10:00 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops26h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/22

8:36 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 44m

$1,137

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/9

8:50 pm-11:22 am

2 stops45h 32m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/7

5:18 pm-10:55 am

2 stops33h 37m

$1,187

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/29

2:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

5:10 pm-11:00 am

2 stops34h 50m

$1,348

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Illinois

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta. 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
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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?

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Cape Town.

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

    $586 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $623 and $681, respectively.

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

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

  • 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 vacation 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois

Discover the top 2 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$911Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,036Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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