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$597+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Illinois

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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/62:39 pmORD - CPT
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$933
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/21:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/30$1,000
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:10 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops40h 30mDelta
Thu 11/69:35 amMDW - CPT
2 stops25h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,010
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Thu 10/3011:10 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops49h 14mDelta
Thu 11/612:30 pmORD - CPT
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,010
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Thu 10/309:30 pmCPT - MDW
1 stop24h 56mDelta
Wed 11/55:09 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop18h 06mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,011
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Thu 10/309:30 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 41mDelta
Wed 11/51:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops21h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,011
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Fri 10/319:30 pmCPT - MDW
1 stop24h 56mDelta
Thu 11/65:09 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop18h 06mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,016
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/319:30 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 30mDelta
Thu 11/61:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops21h 50mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,020
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Thu 10/309:30 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop19h 50mDelta
Tue 11/46:20 pmORD - CPT
2 stops33h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,058
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Sat 12/135:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/311:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,099
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Sat 11/11:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/39:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/30$1,109
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Thu 10/302:25 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops33h 59mKenya Airways
Mon 11/37:00 amORD - CPT
3 stops46h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/30$1,217

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$906
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$597
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,091
From Cape Town Intl to Illinois
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Illinois that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/22

8:50 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops25h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

1:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/20

8:50 pm-1:11 pm

2 stops24h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

10:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/17

8:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

12:38 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops21h 22m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/20

8:50 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

3:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/23

8:50 pm-9:43 am

1 stop20h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

2:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/18

8:50 pm-9:43 am

1 stop20h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

2:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/18

8:50 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

3:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/17

8:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

2:27 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/19

8:50 pm-10:53 am

1 stop22h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

2:00 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/18

8:50 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

3:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$933

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of $820). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,013). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Ethiopian Air from Cape Town to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
882 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mary,Oct 2025

AMS - PDX

It's specail being able to fly non-stop from Amsterdam all the way home to Portland, Oregon!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Illinois. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Illinois?

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Cape Town.

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

    Departing from Cape Town to Illinois will take you 20h 31m. The distance between Cape Town and Illinois is about 8501 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $597 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from $715 and $887, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to Illinois?

    The most popular route from Cape Town to Illinois is Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Cape Town Intl - Lambert-St Louis.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois 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 Cape Town to Illinois?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of $820). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,013). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Illinois. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$820Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$965Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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