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$598+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Wed 6/17
Wed 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 18, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sun 6/218:00 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 7/41:30 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,011
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 6/168:00 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop25h 29m
United Airlines
Fri 7/39:40 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,024
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/187:50 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop34h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 7/411:07 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,084
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/151:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/257:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,091
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/71:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/117:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,092
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 5/217:50 pm
CPT
-
STL
1 stop34h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 8/265:30 pm
STL
-
CPT
2 stops64h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,122
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/187:50 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop33h 17m
United Airlines
Thu 7/29:40 pm
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops36h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,144
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:30 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/117:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,162
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/187:50 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops30h 47m
United Airlines
Fri 7/39:40 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,164
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Mon 6/157:30 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/297:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/17$1,189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Sun 6/218:05 pm
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop33h 12m
Delta
Sat 7/44:25 pm
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop18h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/14$1,297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 7/1511:15 pm
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops44h 23m
Delta
Thu 7/306:00 am
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop28h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$1,311

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 May 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,011
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$598
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,127
From Cape Town Intl to Illinois
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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 May 18, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

8:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

6:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,070

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

7:50 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop33h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/5

6:30 am-5:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,084

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

7:50 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop33h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

5:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,084

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/10

11:15 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/17

11:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,265

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

8:05 pm-6:29 pm

2 stops29h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

7:01 am-5:50 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,287

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/15

1:15 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/25

7:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,293

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/14

11:15 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops30h 02m

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/4

4:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,320

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/16

11:15 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops30h 02m

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/2

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,320

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/16

11:15 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops30h 02m

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/3

6:58 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops39h 52m

$1,320

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/15

11:15 pm-9:25 am

2 stops41h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

6:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,320

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

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $345). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $935). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Illinois?

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 May 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,737 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,737 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,737 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 21h 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?

    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois (average of $345). Flying from Cape Town to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $935). 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 airline flying from Cape Town to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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