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$720+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Illinois

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CPT — ORD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,002
(Delta)

One-way from

$720
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,225
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 April 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/177:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/72:00 pmORD - CPT
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$982
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/98:05 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop20h 58mDelta
Fri 5/164:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop22h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,002
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2211:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops46h 20mKLM
Mon 6/21:09 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops25h 16mKLM
Deal found 4/17$1,048
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/1611:00 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops44h 35mDelta
Mon 5/54:59 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop17h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,050
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/2211:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops28h 24mDelta
Mon 6/26:00 amSTL - CPT
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/17$1,075
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 4/1811:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Wed 5/74:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Deal found 4/16$1,135
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/1711:15 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 05mKLM
Wed 5/71:08 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops25h 17mKLM
Deal found 4/16$1,167
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2211:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/84:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,183
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/154:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 7/317:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,185
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 9/232:30 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops29h 48mKenya Airways
Wed 10/17:30 amORD - CPT
3 stops47h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,220
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/11:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 7/1010:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/17$1,309
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2211:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/315:17 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop17h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,362

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Illinois that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

8:05 pm-10:03 am

1 stop20h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

4:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,002

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/22

11:15 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/2

1:09 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 16m

$1,048

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/22

11:15 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops28h 24m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/2

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,075

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/15

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,185

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/15

2:30 pm-12:47 pm

3 stops29h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

1:31 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$1,218

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/23

2:30 pm-1:18 pm

3 stops29h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

7:30 am-1:45 pm

3 stops47h 15m

$1,220

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

8:05 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/10

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,294

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/10

10:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 45m

$1,309

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/15

3:55 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

7:05 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$1,427

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

6:05 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops50h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

10:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops49h 05m

$1,474

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois

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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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
7,917 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
1,329 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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
1,580 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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?

    $720 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from $865 and $897, 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 - Lambert-St Louis or Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway.

  • 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$947Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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