Cheap flights from Illinois to Cape Town (CPT) from $807

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ORD — CPT
May 18 — May 251

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Cape Town?

To save up to 27% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 40 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Illinois to Cape Town from $1,004 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,591 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Illinois in February are about $1,413 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $961.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Illinois to Cape Town (IL - CPT)?

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.

Cheap KLM flights from Illinois to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Illinois and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest KLM flights we've detected traveling from Illinois to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sun 6/164:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Sun 6/2311:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,465
Sun 6/161:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Sun 6/2311:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,469
Sun 6/161:24 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops24h 46mKLM
Sun 6/2311:15 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 21mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,497
Mon 6/104:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Mon 6/1711:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,515
Mon 6/101:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops25h 00mKLM
Mon 6/1711:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,519
Thu 6/131:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops25h 00mKLM
Wed 6/2611:15 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 31mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,550
Sun 6/161:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Sun 6/2311:15 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 19mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,579
Thu 6/134:25 pmORD - CPT
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Wed 6/2611:15 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 31mKLM
Deal found 5/12$1,598
Thu 6/131:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops25h 00mKLM
Wed 6/2611:15 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 31mKLM
Deal found 5/12$1,602

Cheap American Airlines flights from Illinois to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Illinois and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Illinois and landing in Cape Town. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 10/282:43 pmSTL - CPT
2 stops38h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/116:45 pmCPT - STL
2 stops32h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,197
Fri 6/710:25 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/146:40 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,459
Fri 6/73:17 pmORD - CPT
2 stops36h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/146:40 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop23h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,464
Sun 6/163:17 pmORD - CPT
2 stops36h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/236:40 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops28h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,541
Fri 6/78:36 pmORD - CPT
2 stops31h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/146:40 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops29h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,607

Cheap Illinois to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Illinois to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Prices were last updated on May 13, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Illinois to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 5/151:23 pmORD - CPT
3 stops41h 22mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/272:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,440
Wed 5/151:23 pmORD - CPT
2 stops41h 22mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/272:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,453
Fri 6/710:25 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/146:40 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,459
Fri 6/73:17 pmORD - CPT
2 stops36h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/146:40 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop23h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,464
Sun 6/164:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Sun 6/2311:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,465
Sun 6/161:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Sun 6/2311:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,469
Wed 5/154:04 pmORD - CPT
2 stops42h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/277:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,480
Sun 6/161:24 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops24h 46mKLM
Sun 6/2311:15 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 21mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,497
Sun 6/164:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Sun 6/239:30 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/12$1,512

Illinois to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Illinois and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Illinois to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 11/278:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12$956
Sun 11/1012:55 pmORD - CPT
1 stop39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/105:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12$964
Wed 10/910:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/162:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$975
Sun 11/109:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/105:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,002
Fri 11/229:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/11:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,022
Fri 12/69:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/221:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,044
Wed 11/279:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/31:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,045
Sun 10/2010:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/62:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,065
Thu 8/298:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/304:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,074

Illinois to Cape Town flights leaving soon

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Have a look at some of the flights available from Illinois to Cape Town departing last-minute. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Fri 5/242:15 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops24h 10mKLM
Sat 6/811:15 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 21mKLM
Deal found 5/12$1,831
Wed 5/151:21 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops25h 04mKLM
Mon 5/2711:00 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 07mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,907

One-way flights to Cape Town from Illinois

Search for one-way flight options from Illinois to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Illinois to Cape Town can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Illinois to Cape Town flights by using the search form above.
Sun 8/48:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12$807
Sun 8/48:30 pmORD - CPT
3 stops55h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$818
Sun 7/2110:15 pmORD - CPT
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$874
Sun 8/48:30 pmORD - CPT
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$891
Sun 7/215:10 amMDW - CPT
3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$908
Sun 8/45:10 amMDW - CPT
3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$915
Sat 7/138:08 amORD - CPT
3 stops51h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$969
Wed 5/226:00 amORD - CPT
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$976
Wed 5/227:10 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11$988

Find flights from Illinois to Cape Town within your budget

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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.

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Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/28

2 stops38h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/11

2 stops32h 13m

$1,197

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/28

1 stop23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/11

2 stops27h 50m

$1,415

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/4

1 stop32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/15

1 stop24h 05m

$1,429

Lambert-St LouisCape Town Intl

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/28

1 stop24h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

2 stops31h 05m

$1,454

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/16

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/23

1 stop22h 20m

$1,465

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/12

2 stops36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/19

2 stops32h 15m

$1,496

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/19

1 stop35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/11

2 stops27h 20m

$1,551

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/11

2 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops42h 35m

$1,572

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/11

1 stop34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops31h 41m

$1,612

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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 May 13, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, American Airlines and United Airlines 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.
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,574 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.8
Good
1,996 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,410 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.6
Good
1,771 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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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.

  • Can I find flights from Illinois to Cape Town for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Illinois to Cape Town for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,197, but on average you can expect to pay $1,478.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Illinois to Cape Town for under $1,900?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Illinois to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,900.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $807. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Delta, 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?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Illinois to Cape Town?

  • What does ORD to CPT mean?

    ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, while CPT stands for Cape Town Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Moline Quad-City Airport (MLI), Greater Peoria Airport (PIA), Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI), Springfield Capital Airport (SPI) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Illinois to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Illinois to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Illinois to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Illinois to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Illinois to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Illinois to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Illinois to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Illinois to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/13.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Illinois to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$960Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapest$1,145Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest$1,174Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,184Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,200Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,211Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,249Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapest$1,271Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,294Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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