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$621+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Illinois

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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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$888
(oojo)

One-way from

$621
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,133
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 ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 julio 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
jue. 9/181:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
lun. 9/2210:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/28$888
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mar. 10/148:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines
jue. 10/3010:00 amORD - CPT
1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$929
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/135:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
dom. 11/308:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$981
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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. 8/257:50 pmCPT - STL
2 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/18:10 amSTL - CPT
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$994
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jue. 9/1111:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop21h 55mKLM
jue. 9/181:00 pmORD - CPT
2 stops25h 25mKLM
Deal found 7/28$1,005
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/301:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
mar. 10/77:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,091
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
lun. 8/411:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 10mDelta
lun. 8/119:47 amORD - CPT
1 stop25h 03mDelta
Deal found 7/29$1,113
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lun. 8/411:00 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops29h 42mDelta
lun. 8/116:04 amMDW - CPT
1 stop28h 46mDelta
Deal found 7/29$1,119
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/172:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops28h 50mBritish Airways
lun. 9/2210:35 pmORD - CPT
2 stops35h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,150
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/116:05 amCPT - ORD
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/1810:15 amORD - CPT
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,164
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
mar. 8/2612:20 amCPT - ORD
2 stops52h 33mKenya Airways
mié. 9/37:00 amORD - CPT
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,357
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
dom. 12/149:00 amCPT - ORD
1 stop39h 20mSWISS
dom. 12/286:50 pmORD - CPT
2 stops37h 55mSWISS
Deal found 7/30$1,421

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

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/18

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 9/22

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$888

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/14

8:00 pm-9:36 am

1 stop20h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 10/30

10:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$929

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/13

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 11/30

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

$981

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

lun. 8/25

7:50 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops25h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 9/1

8:10 am-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$994

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/11

11:15 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 9/18

1:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,005

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/30

1:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/7

7:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,091

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/11

11:15 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Chicago Midway

jue. 9/18

10:35 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,130

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 9/17

2:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops28h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 9/22

10:35 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,150

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 9/11

6:05 am-8:15 am

3 stops33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 9/18

10:15 am-8:20 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,164

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 12/14

8:50 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops33h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 12/28

5:20 pm-6:45 am

1 stop29h 25m

$1,327

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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.

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 julio 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta 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.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

    $621 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 $693 and $823, respectively.

  • 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, 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$820Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$965Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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