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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R12 176

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 864

One-way from

R12 176

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R23 842
Delta
  • Delta
  • 26/5-13/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R26 043 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 241 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 26 March 2025.

Wed 26/38:05CPT - ORD
2 stops41h 16mDelta
Mon 28/47:05ORD - CPT
1 stop27h 45mDelta
Deal found 25/3R17 827
Mon 26/523:00CPT - MDW
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Mon 13/106:00MDW - CPT
1 stop28h 50mDelta
Deal found 25/3R17 864
Mon 19/516:35CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/611:25ORD - CPT
1 stop41h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/3R18 137
Thu 22/523:15CPT - STL
2 stops31h 11mDelta
Mon 2/614:15STL - CPT
2 stops24h 10mDelta
Deal found 25/3R18 502
Tue 8/418:25CPT - ORD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 17/417:10ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R18 957
Thu 22/523:15CPT - MDW
2 stops26h 30mKLM
Thu 26/613:09MDW - CPT
2 stops25h 16mKLM
Deal found 25/3R19 067
Tue 8/423:35CPT - ORD
2 stops45h 35mAir France
Thu 17/413:25ORD - CPT
2 stops25h 05mAir France
Deal found 25/3R19 340
Sun 27/413:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/510:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/3R19 668
Tue 29/414:30CPT - ORD
3 stops29h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 4/57:10ORD - CPT
3 stops47h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/3R20 379
Fri 9/518:25CPT - ORD
2 stops26h 45mKLM
Fri 16/514:15ORD - CPT
2 stops24h 10mKLM
Deal found 25/3R20 634
Tue 8/423:35CPT - MDW
2 stops49h 27mAir France
Thu 17/415:02MDW - CPT
2 stops23h 28mAir France
Deal found 26/3R21 145
Thu 27/318:45CPT - ORD
1 stop27h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 29/420:22ORD - CPT
2 stops31h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/3R21 272

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Illinois

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

23:00-18:45

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago Midway

Mon 13/10

6:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

R17 864

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

23:00-20:21

2 stops28h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

6:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

R17 864

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/6

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

R18 137

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

14:15-21:25

2 stops24h 10m

R18 502

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

18:25-14:40

2 stops27h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/4

17:10-21:30

1 stop21h 20m

R18 957

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

23:15-18:45

2 stops26h 30m

Chicago Midway

Thu 26/6

13:09-21:25

2 stops25h 16m

R19 067

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

23:35-14:10

2 stops45h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/4

13:25-21:30

2 stops25h 05m

R19 340

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R19 668

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

14:30-13:10

3 stops29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

7:10-13:40

3 stops47h 30m

R20 379

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

18:25-14:10

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/5

14:15-21:25

2 stops24h 10m

R20 634

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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 26 March 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 26 March 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
1 284 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 891 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,7

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 R12 176. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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 - 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 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 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 117AverageR19 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestR17 098AverageR20 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 102AverageR21 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 206AverageR23 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 972AverageR21 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 039AverageR20 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 708AverageR26 482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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