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$609+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Sun 2/2
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Illinois (USIL). 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

$847
(SWISS)

One-way from

$609
(Booking.com)
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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 January 21, 2025.

This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/29:00 amCPT - ORD
1 stop39h 15mSWISS
Mon 2/177:05 pmORD - CPT
1 stop42h 50mSWISS
Deal found 1/20$847
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/107:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/236:00 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$849
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/102:40 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops28h 25mLufthansa
Sun 2/2310:35 pmORD - CPT
2 stops25h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$921
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/271:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 5/310:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$934
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.
Thu 2/68:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop20h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/162:18 pmORD - CPT
1 stop19h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$941
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/49:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop26h 28mDelta
Sun 2/161:40 pmORD - CPT
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/20$957
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.
Tue 4/294:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/47:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$958
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 3/1711:20 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops43h 46mDelta
Thu 3/276:42 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops28h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,009
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/611:20 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop23h 10mKLM
Tue 2/1811:15 amORD - CPT
2 stops26h 15mKLM
Deal found 1/20$1,070
This Kenya 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/52:30 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops30h 49mKenya Airways
Wed 3/127:35 amORD - CPT
2 stops31h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,073
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/310:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop23h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 2/189:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,102
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.
Thu 2/610:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop23h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/159:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,292

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 January 21, 2025.

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

9:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

7:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop42h 50m

$847

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

7:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/23

6:00 pm-7:40 am

1 stop29h 40m

$849

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

2:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/23

10:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$921

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/27

1:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops25h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

10:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$934

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/6

8:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/16

2:18 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$941

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/4

9:15 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop26h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/16

1:40 pm-6:30 am

2 stops32h 50m

$957

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/29

4:35 pm-9:50 am

1 stop24h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

$958

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

11:20 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops43h 46m

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/27

6:42 pm-6:30 am

2 stops28h 48m

$1,009

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/6

11:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

11:15 am-9:30 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,070

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/5

2:30 pm-1:19 pm

3 stops30h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

7:35 am-9:40 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,073

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois

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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 $320). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as United Airlines, Delta and Ethiopian Air. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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?

    $609 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 Kenya Airways and Delta, with prices starting from $871 and $910, 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 $320). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$911Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,036Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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