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$643+ 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$989
(oojo)

One-way from

$643
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,277
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 September 15, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/181:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$998
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/201:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,008
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/192:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,009
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/110:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/141:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,029
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/109:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/192:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,031
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 11/79:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/192:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,043
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 11/611:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/205:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,044
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2812:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/45:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,049
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/89:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/201:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,053
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/212:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,054
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/231:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,056
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/72:54 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops37h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/216:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,096

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/16

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,056

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/16

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,056

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,056

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/29

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,059

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,095

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/8

5:58 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/21

6:55 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops30h 29m

$1,096

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/7

2:54 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/21

6:55 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,096

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

9:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,102

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/22

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,106

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/21

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,124

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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 September 15, 2025.

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Cape Town?

    Departing from Illinois to Cape Town will take you 20h 50m. Illinois and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8513 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$764Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$962Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,265Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,277Average$1,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,305Average$1,732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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