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$721+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Illinois

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CPT — ORD
mai 6 — mai 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 mai 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$997
(Delta)

One-way from

$721
(oojo)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,056
From Cape Town Intl to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Illinois
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 mai 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
sam. 5/107:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops30h 27mUnited Airlines
jeu. 9/1110:43 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$990
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mer. 10/111:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
lun. 11/31:16 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/30$997
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mar. 6/38:05 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops23h 23mDelta
lun. 6/231:09 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops25h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,003
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mar. 7/158:05 pmCPT - STL
2 stops34h 15mDelta
lun. 7/283:42 pmSTL - CPT
1 stop19h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,019
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/36:25 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 45mKLM
dim. 6/2211:20 amORD - CPT
2 stops26h 50mKLM
Deal found 4/30$1,020
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/211:00 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops29h 27mKLM
mar. 6/241:09 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops25h 16mKLM
Deal found 4/30$1,021
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 6/154:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
jeu. 7/317:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,075
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/308:00 pmCPT - STL
2 stops33h 45mUnited Airlines
ven. 6/65:00 amSTL - CPT
2 stops45h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,122
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/136:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
mar. 10/78:35 pmORD - CPT
2 stops33h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,149
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/12:35 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops29h 43mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/36:00 amORD - CPT
3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,170
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 6/143:55 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops31h 00mSWISS
sam. 6/217:05 pmORD - CPT
2 stops38h 40mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$1,216
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 6/1411:15 pmCPT - STL
2 stops31h 07mMultiple Airlines
sam. 6/2111:17 amSTL - CPT
2 stops27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,225

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Illinois 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 mai 1, 2025.
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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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mer. 10/1

11:15 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/3

1:16 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 59m

$997

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

mar. 6/3

8:05 pm-12:28 pm

2 stops23h 23m

Chicago Midway

lun. 6/23

1:09 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 16m

$1,003

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

mar. 7/15

8:05 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 7/28

3:42 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 08m

$1,019

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 6/3

6:25 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 6/24

11:20 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,020

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

lun. 6/2

11:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago Midway

lun. 6/23

1:09 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 16m

$1,021

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dim. 6/15

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 7/31

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,075

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dim. 5/11

8:00 pm-2:34 pm

1 stop25h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 10/8

7:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$1,101

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

ven. 5/30

8:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

ven. 6/6

5:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops45h 30m

$1,122

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/13

6:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/7

8:35 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$1,149

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mer. 10/1

2:35 pm-1:18 pm

3 stops29h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/3

6:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops47h 35m

$1,170

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 CPT to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mai 1, 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 mai 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Illinois, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
781 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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.

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

    $721 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 $741 and $802, 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 O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois

Discover the top 2 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 mai 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$947Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,114Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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