Illinois

$621+ 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
mar 6 — mar 131
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

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 febbraio 4, 2026.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
ven 2/62:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
lun 2/169:45 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$881
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun 2/29:30 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop27h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
dom 2/1511:18 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop23h 57m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/1$907
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun 2/29:30 pm
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop22h 29m
Multiple Airlines
dom 2/156:00 am
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$919
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/68:50 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops23h 21m
United Airlines
lun 2/167:10 am
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$926
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
lun 2/28:50 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops24h 25m
United Airlines
dom 2/151:02 pm
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops20h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$937
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
gio 3/193:25 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops48h 15m
Ethiopian Air
gio 5/710:15 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1$974
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
sab 6/271:50 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
gio 7/2310:15 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$994
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
lun 6/291:50 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
gio 7/2310:15 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$1,019
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
lun 2/29:30 pm
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops28h 25m
Delta
dom 2/154:13 pm
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop19h 02m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$1,023
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 2/185:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
dom 2/228:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,032
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
sab 6/271:50 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
mer 7/2210:15 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$1,044
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
lun 6/297:50 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops28h 43m
United Airlines
lun 7/271:18 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop19h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,059

Find 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 febbraio 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$937
(oojo)

One-way from

$621
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,269
From Cape Town Intl to Illinois
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Cape Town

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

ven 2/6

8:50 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun 2/16

2:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$926

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom 4/12

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sab 4/18

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$937

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mer 2/18

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 2/22

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

$1,032

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mar 4/7

8:25 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops29h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sab 4/18

8:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,071

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

gio 3/19

3:20 pm-11:05 am

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

gio 5/7

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

$1,111

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

gio 3/19

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

gio 5/7

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

$1,117

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mer 2/18

8:35 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 2/22

9:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,128

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

gio 3/19

9:30 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops27h 24m

Chicago Midway

gio 5/7

9:22 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,133

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mar 4/7

2:30 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops33h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sab 4/18

6:21 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops60h 19m

$1,170

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

mer 3/18

2:35 pm-2:42 pm

3 stops31h 07m

Lambert-St Louis

mar 3/24

10:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops45h 35m

$1,279

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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 febbraio 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines 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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 24h 50m. The distance between Cape Town and Illinois is about 8513 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

  • 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 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 febbraio 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$935Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$986Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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