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$639+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Cape Town (CPT)

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ORD — CPT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$909
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$639
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,799
From Illinois to Cape Town Intl
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/810:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/191:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$909
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/154:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$979
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:59 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops32h 01mBritish Airways
Sun 9/146:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,185
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:00 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 12/76:45 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop32h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 9/78:30 pmORD - CPT
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop26h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/83:57 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops36h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,205
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/179:00 amCPT - ORD
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,221
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 12/14:45 pmORD - CPT
2 stops35h 25mIberia
Tue 12/96:45 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops27h 45mIberia
Deal found 6/11$1,331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/69:17 amSTL - CPT
2 stops23h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/238:00 pmCPT - STL
1 stop21h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/67:00 amSTL - CPT
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Sun 9/148:05 pmCPT - STL
1 stop23h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,470
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 11/16:05 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 11/86:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops34h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,503
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 11/15:58 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop41h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/89:30 amCPT - STL
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,516

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

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/19

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$909

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/15

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$979

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

7:59 pm-11:00 am

2 stops32h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,185

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

5:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

6:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,188

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

8:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,195

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

3:57 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops31h 18m

$1,205

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

9:00 am-10:10 am

2 stops33h 10m

$1,221

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

4:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/9

6:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,331

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

9:17 am-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

7:50 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,375

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

8:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,470

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Cape Town

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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Delta and KLM 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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 Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $743. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$962Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,265Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,277Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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