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$664+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$914
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$664
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,798
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 July 31, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/2410:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/51:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/31$914
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/174:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/29$952
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/129:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 11/268:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,096
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:35 pmORD - CPT
2 stops29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1710:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,107
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/274:25 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/76:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,117
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:00 amSTL - CPT
2 stops45h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 10/81:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops42h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 stop19h 09mDelta
Deal found 7/31$1,370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2711:05 amSTL - CPT
2 stops21h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/78:50 pmCPT - STL
1 stop21h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:35 amMDW - CPT
1 stop24h 15mDelta
Fri 10/319:30 pmCPT - MDW
1 stop24h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/29$1,550
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/110:31 amMDW - CPT
1 stop24h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 9/168:05 pmCPT - MDW
1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/31$1,584
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/91:08 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops25h 17mKLM
Tue 9/1611:15 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Deal found 7/29$1,629
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2412:28 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops39h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/84:35 pmCPT - STL
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,812

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Cape Town 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 July 31, 2025.
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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Cape Town

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$914

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$952

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/27

4:25 pm-8:00 am

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

6:45 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops32h 42m

$1,117

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

1:59 pm-11:00 am

2 stops38h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/25

6:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,151

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/8

1:00 pm-12:03 am

2 stops42h 03m

$1,277

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-8:14 am

1 stop19h 09m

$1,370

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/27

11:05 am-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

8:50 pm-10:07 am

1 stop21h 17m

$1,420

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/23

10:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/31

9:30 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop24h 56m

$1,550

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/1

10:31 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/16

8:05 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,584

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/9

1:08 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/16

11:15 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,629

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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 July 31, 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.

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 July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways from Illinois to Cape Town have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
655 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 $749. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$962Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,265Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,277Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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