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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Illinois from R10 608

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Illinois (USIL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 006

One-way from

R10 608
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 27/1-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Illinois
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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 17 January 2025.

Mon 27/119:50CPT - ORD
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/221:25ORD - CPT
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 006
Mon 27/119:50CPT - ORD
1 stop28h 25mSWISS
Sun 9/219:05ORD - CPT
2 stops28h 35mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R16 438
Thu 6/26:40CPT - STL
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/215:50STL - CPT
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 529
Mon 27/120:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/211:15ORD - CPT
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 717
Wed 12/28:05CPT - MDW
2 stops42h 06mDelta
Sat 22/215:41MDW - CPT
1 stop19h 19mDelta
Deal found 16/1R17 943
Tue 29/416:35CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 4/519:50ORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R17 943
Wed 12/223:20CPT - ORD
2 stops26h 12mKLM
Sat 22/214:05ORD - CPT
2 stops24h 05mKLM
Deal found 16/1R18 225
Tue 28/109:30CPT - ORD
1 stop40h 55mLufthansa
Sun 11/121:25ORD - CPT
1 stop26h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R18 770
Tue 29/413:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/510:15ORD - CPT
1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/1R19 692
Tue 29/49:00CPT - ORD
2 stops35h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 4/522:20ORD - CPT
2 stops31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/1R21 629
Thu 6/220:50CPT - STL
1 stop21h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/28:25STL - CPT
1 stop23h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R21 930
Wed 12/214:30CPT - ORD
3 stops29h 31mKenya Airways
Sat 22/27:05ORD - CPT
3 stops46h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R22 607

Find flights from Cape Town to Illinois within your budget

Customise 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

19:50-16:15

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/2

21:25-7:40

1 stop26h 15m

R16 006

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

19:50-16:15

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/2

19:05-7:40

2 stops28h 35m

R16 438

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

6:40-13:55

2 stops39h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 17/2

15:50-21:55

2 stops46h 05m

R17 529

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

20:50-14:18

2 stops25h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/2

11:15-18:00

2 stops22h 45m

R17 717

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/2

8:05-18:11

2 stops42h 06m

Chicago Midway

Sat 22/2

15:41-19:00

1 stop19h 19m

R17 943

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

16:35-9:50

1 stop24h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

19:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R17 943

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/2

23:20-17:32

2 stops26h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/2

14:05-22:10

2 stops24h 05m

R18 225

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

13:50-8:05

2 stops25h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

10:15-13:00

1 stop43h 45m

R19 692

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

9:00-13:50

2 stops35h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

22:20-12:40

2 stops31h 20m

R21 629

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT - STL

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/2

20:50-10:47

1 stop21h 57m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 17/2

8:25-16:10

1 stop23h 45m

R21 930

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Illinois including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Delta and KLM 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 327 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 513 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 R10 608. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 517AverageR22 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 352AverageR24 193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR17 371AverageR21 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR17 941AverageR18 814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR18 544AverageR22 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 613AverageR21 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 995AverageR27 325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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