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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R13 506

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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Apr 25 — May 21
1 adult

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 20 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 845

One-way from

R13 506

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R23 042
KLM
  • KLM
  • 22/5-2/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 27m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 16/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R18 381 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 016 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 20 April 2025.

Thu 22/523:15CPT - STL
2 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/613:09STL - CPT
2 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4R19 845
Sun 27/420:05CPT - ORD
1 stop34h 54mDelta
Sat 3/57:10ORD - CPT
2 stops31h 15mDelta
Deal found 20/4R20 729
Thu 22/523:15CPT - STL
2 stops28h 24mDelta
Mon 2/67:05STL - CPT
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 20/4R21 255
Tue 29/414:30CPT - ORD
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/57:10ORD - CPT
3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4R21 349
Sun 15/616:35CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 31/719:50ORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4R22 309
Fri 9/518:55CPT - ORD
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 14/518:37ORD - CPT
2 stops33h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/4R22 760
Sun 15/614:30CPT - ORD
3 stops29h 17mKenya Airways
Thu 31/77:00ORD - CPT
2 stops47h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/4R24 190
Fri 9/520:00CPT - ORD
2 stops43h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/517:50ORD - CPT
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/4R24 886
Sun 15/620:05CPT - MDW
2 stops29h 36mDelta
Thu 31/76:00MDW - CPT
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 19/4R24 980
Tue 29/413:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/510:15ORD - CPT
1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/4R25 544
Sun 15/615:55CPT - ORD
2 stops31h 00mSWISS
Thu 31/714:20ORD - CPT
2 stops41h 55mSWISS
Deal found 19/4R26 879
Fri 9/523:15CPT - MDW
2 stops28h 59mKLM
Wed 14/513:08MDW - CPT
2 stops25h 17mKLM
Deal found 18/4R33 971

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Cape Town

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

23:15-23:26

2 stops31h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/6

13:09-21:25

2 stops25h 16m

R19 845

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

23:15-20:39

2 stops28h 24m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/6

7:05-17:50

1 stop27h 45m

R21 255

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/6

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/7

19:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R22 309

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

18:55-15:55

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/5

18:37-11:00

2 stops33h 23m

R22 760

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/6

14:30-12:47

3 stops29h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/7

7:00-13:00

2 stops47h 00m

R24 190

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

20:05-23:58

1 stop34h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/7

6:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

R24 340

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

20:00-8:00

2 stops43h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/5

17:50-9:30

2 stops32h 40m

R24 886

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/6

20:05-18:41

2 stops29h 36m

Chicago Midway

Thu 31/7

6:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

R24 980

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/6

14:35-8:15

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/7

10:15-13:00

1 stop43h 45m

R25 600

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

18:55-15:55

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/5

22:25-11:00

1 stop29h 35m

R25 807

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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 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 20 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Illinois as you normally would.

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 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 20 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Cape Town to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 291 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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
1 291 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 291 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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
3 201 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 291 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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
7 920 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 291 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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
1 331 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 291 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 291 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

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?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Illinois. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R13 506. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and KLM, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Illinois for a low price.

  • 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 - Lambert-St Louis or Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway.

  • 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 holiday 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois

Discover the top 7 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 20 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 614AverageR19 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR17 281AverageR21 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 648AverageR21 239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 755AverageR24 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR18 513AverageR22 852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 764AverageR22 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 338AverageR27 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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