What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Illinois?

Turkish Airlines, Delta, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois?

As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$616 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Illinois in 2026

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8:50 pm - 11:54 amCPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

22h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:44 pm - 6:35 pmMDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 51m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$982Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

8:50 pm - 6:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

28h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:44 pm - 6:35 pmMDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 51m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$982Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

8:50 pm - 8:46 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 56m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8:05 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$999Delta

Sun, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 30

8:50 pm - 8:52 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$999Delta

Sun, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 30

8:50 pm - 8:46 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 56m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:26 pm - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 09m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$999Delta

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 31

8:50 pm - 8:52 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:00 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$999Delta

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 31

8:50 pm - 8:46 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 56m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:00 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$999Delta

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 31

8:50 pm - 8:52 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,000Delta

Sun, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 30

7:50 pm - 9:00 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 10m1 stop Newark

8:40 am - 4:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 30m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,009United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Jan 21

7:50 pm - 4:52 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 02m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

2:21 pm - 4:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,009United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Jan 21

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7:50 pm - 9:44 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 54m1 stop Newark

10:00 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

$1,009United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 11:46 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 56m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11:00 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

$1,009United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 9:44 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 54m1 stop Newark

7:00 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m1 stop Newark

$1,009United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 9:44 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 54m1 stop Newark

10:00 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

$1,013United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 11:46 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 56m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11:00 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

$1,013United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 9:44 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 54m1 stop Newark

12:40 pm - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 20m1 stop Newark

$1,013United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 9:44 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 54m1 stop Newark

10:00 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

$1,015United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 11:46 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 56m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11:00 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

$1,015United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

9:00 am - 4:37 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 37m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:30 pm - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

$1,025Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

2:25 pm - 12:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:00 am - 10:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,448Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to Illinois flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Oct 8

CPT3:10 pmCape Town Intl

48h 38m

3 stops

STL8:48 amLambert-St Louis

Oct 15

STL6:00 amLambert-St Louis

25h 10m

2 stops

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,575

Ethiopian Air

Oct 8

CPT3:10 pmCape Town Intl

48h 38m

3 stops

STL8:48 amLambert-St Louis

Oct 15

STL7:30 amLambert-St Louis

46h 30m

3 stops

CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl

$1,579

Ethiopian Air

Sep 25

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 3

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

$3,272

SWISS flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Our best SWISS deals on Cape Town to Illinois flight tickets

SWISS

Sep 27

CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl

20h 38m

1 stop

ORD9:38 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 29

ORD2:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 45m

1 stop

CPT9:25 amCape Town Intl

$6,500

SWISS

Sep 27

CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl

28h 05m

1 stop

ORD5:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 1

ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 35m

1 stop

CPT8:55 pmCape Town Intl

$7,516

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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/27

8:50 pm-11:54 am

1 stop22h 04m

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/3

6:44 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops39h 51m

$982

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/27

8:50 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/3

6:44 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops39h 51m

$982

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/20

8:50 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops31h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/30

8:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$999

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/20

8:50 pm-8:52 am

1 stop20h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/30

5:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$999

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/20

8:50 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops31h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/31

1:26 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$999

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/20

8:50 pm-8:52 am

1 stop20h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/31

9:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$999

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/20

8:50 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops31h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/31

9:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$999

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/20

8:50 pm-8:52 am

1 stop20h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/30

5:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,000

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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/1

7:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/21

8:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,009

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/1

7:50 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops28h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/21

2:21 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$1,009

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Illinois

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Cape Town is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,024, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of July, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,057.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Illinois flight.

Cheap Cape Town to Illinois flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to Illinois

Best Price Found	$616
Fastest flight time	20h 54m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $616. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $982.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Illinois takes 20h 54m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Illinois. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Illinois.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois?
As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cape Town to Illinois with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $916	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,214 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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