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$647+ 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
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 octubre 30, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$925
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$647
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

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April

Average price

$1,550
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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 octubre 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
vie. 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
jue. 12/45:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$969
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
vie. 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/53:20 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,028
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
dom. 11/169:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
dom. 11/231:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$1,047
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
vie. 12/511:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 12/135:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,060
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
dom. 11/1611:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
dom. 11/235:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,067
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
vie. 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/43:20 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,072
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
vie. 12/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
sáb. 12/131:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/30$1,077
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 12/411:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
mié. 1/145:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,099
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/159:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
sáb. 11/291:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/29$1,102
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
mié. 12/311:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
mié. 1/145:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,116
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 12/411:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
jue. 1/155:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,135
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
sáb. 11/81:10 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/158:50 pmCPT - STL
1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,151

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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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Illinois

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 11/16

9:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/23

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,047

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/12

3:07 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 53m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/19

8:50 pm-9:48 am

1 stop20h 58m

$1,232

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

dom. 11/16

1:15 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/23

9:30 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops23h 04m

$1,236

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

mié. 11/12

5:34 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 41m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/19

11:45 pm-6:08 pm

2 stops26h 23m

$1,273

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 1/31

3:54 pm-10:20 am

2 stops34h 26m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 2/8

8:35 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops29h 59m

$1,296

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 3/15

6:29 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 41m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/24

6:55 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops31h 07m

$1,296

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

mié. 11/26

1:15 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 12/1

9:30 pm-9:54 am

1 stop20h 24m

$1,323

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

mié. 12/3

12:50 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 12/9

9:30 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop27h 04m

$1,332

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 3/21

6:29 pm-8:05 am

2 stops30h 36m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 3/25

8:35 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$1,371

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 1/21

3:20 pm-8:05 am

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 2/1

8:35 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,371

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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 $766). Flying from Illinois to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,528). 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 octubre 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Cape Town?

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.

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

    Departing from Illinois to Cape Town will take you 18h 53m. 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 $766). Flying from Illinois to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,528). 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 7 airlines flying from Illinois to Cape Town

Discover the top 7 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$764Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$972Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,371Average$1,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,436Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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