HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Cape Town

$599+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Illinois to Cape Town with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Cape Town

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 December 18, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/229:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/301:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$1,982
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/179:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/242:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/16$1,997
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/312:35 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops31h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$2,044
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/308:00 amORD - CPT
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/72:25 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,109
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$2,117
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:20 pmORD - CPT
2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/78:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop26h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,121
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/206:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 40mIberia
Fri 1/236:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop30h 05mIberia
Deal found 12/15$2,183
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:01 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops54h 19mBritish Airways
Wed 12/316:55 pmCPT - STL
2 stops30h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,225
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/306:08 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops27h 42mDelta
Wed 1/711:45 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/16$2,551
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:30 amSTL - CPT
2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:50 pmCPT - STL
1 stop22h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,629
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:30 amSTL - CPT
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/312:35 pmCPT - STL
3 stops35h 19mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$2,647
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/1710:49 amMDW - CPT
1 stop24h 26mDelta
Wed 12/2411:45 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops41h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/16$2,746

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,135
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$599
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,697
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Cape Town Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Illinois to Cape Town Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from Illinois to Cape Town Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($297 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/7

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$1,157

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/20

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,157

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/7

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,175

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

2:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 05m

$1,178

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

9:59 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

9:30 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop25h 19m

$1,192

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/21

9:59 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,192

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/24

12:44 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/31

8:50 pm-10:41 am

1 stop21h 51m

$1,193

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/15

9:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/22

8:50 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops31h 36m

$1,197

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/22

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,205

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/15

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,215

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/15

Showing 1-10 of 41 results
1
2
3
...
5

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 $780). Flying from Illinois to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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 December 18, 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.

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 21h 20m. Illinois and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8513 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $721. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and United Airlines, 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 $780). Flying from Illinois to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Gordon's Bay
Hermanus
Stellenbosch
Wellington
Somerset West
Paarl
Simon's Town

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Illinois to Cape Town

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Newark to OR Tambo flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Cape Town flights
John F Kennedy Intl to OR Tambo flights
Newark to Cape Town flights
Atlanta to OR Tambo flights
LaGuardia to Cape Town flights
Atlanta to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to Sun City Resort flights
Dulles Intl to Cape Town flights
LaGuardia to OR Tambo flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Cape Town flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to OR Tambo flights
Dulles Intl to OR Tambo flights
San Francisco to OR Tambo flights
Reagan-National to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to Cape Town flights
Baltimore to Cape Town flights
Reagan-National to OR Tambo flights
Love Field to Cape Town flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Sun City Resort flights
Baltimore to OR Tambo flights
Los Angeles to OR Tambo flights
San Francisco to Cape Town flights
O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo flights
Miami to Cape Town flights
Boston to Cape Town flights
Boston to OR Tambo flights
Love Field to OR Tambo flights
Salt Lake City to OR Tambo flights
Seattle to Cape Town flights
Boston to Sun City Resort flights
O'Hare Intl to Cape Town flights
Indianapolis to OR Tambo flights
Hobby to Cape Town flights
Minneapolis to Cape Town flights
Minneapolis to OR Tambo flights
Seattle to OR Tambo flights
Miami to OR Tambo flights
Miami to Sun City Resort flights
Denver to Cape Town flights
Hobby to OR Tambo flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Cape Town flights
George Bush Intcntl to Cape Town flights
Ontario to Cape Town flights

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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$764Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$984Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,316Average$1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,512Average$1,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.