What airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, and Delta 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 March 2026, there are 3 operators 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.

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1:50 pm - 8:15 am

CPT

ORD

25h 25m

2 stops

10:15 am - 2:35 pm

ORD

CPT

21h 20m

1 stop

$836Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 22

1:50 pm - 8:15 am

CPT

ORD

25h 25m

2 stops

10:15 am - 2:35 pm

ORD

CPT

21h 20m

1 stop

$861Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jun 29 - Wed, Jul 22

1:50 pm - 8:15 am

CPT

ORD

25h 25m

2 stops

10:15 am - 2:35 pm

ORD

CPT

21h 20m

1 stop

$862Ethiopian Air

Thu, Jun 18 - Tue, Jul 21

1:50 pm - 8:15 am

CPT

ORD

25h 25m

2 stops

10:15 am - 2:35 pm

ORD

CPT

21h 20m

1 stop

$894Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jun 24 - Sun, Jul 19

1:50 pm - 8:15 am

CPT

ORD

25h 25m

2 stops

10:15 am - 2:35 pm

ORD

CPT

21h 20m

1 stop

$913Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jun 14 - Tue, Jul 21

8:25 pm - 5:58 pm

CPT

MDW

28h 33m

2 stops

9:27 am - 5:50 pm

MDW

CPT

25h 23m

2 stops

$1,016Delta

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23

8:25 pm - 5:58 pm

CPT

MDW

28h 33m

2 stops

9:27 am - 9:25 pm

MDW

CPT

28h 58m

2 stops

$1,120Delta

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

11:15 pm - 6:40 pm

CPT

MDW

26h 25m

2 stops

1:24 pm - 9:45 pm

MDW

CPT

25h 21m

2 stops

$1,230Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 30

11:15 pm - 6:33 pm

CPT

MDW

26h 18m

2 stops

1:22 pm - 9:25 pm

MDW

CPT

25h 03m

2 stops

$1,601KLM

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

11:15 pm - 6:33 pm

CPT

MDW

26h 18m

2 stops

12:51 pm - 9:25 pm

MDW

CPT

25h 34m

2 stops

$1,604KLM

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Illinois

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Illinois flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Apr 14

CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 21

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 10m

1 stop

CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl

$1,118

Qatar Airways

Mar 5

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 14

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

$1,300

Qatar Airways

Mar 5

CPT12:35 pmCape Town Intl

33h 21m

2 stops

ORD1:56 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 14

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

$1,506

Delta flights from Cape Town to Illinois

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Delta

Apr 16

CPT8:25 pmCape Town Intl

26h 53m

2 stops

ORD4:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 23

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

$1,016

Delta

Apr 14

CPT8:25 pmCape Town Intl

26h 53m

2 stops

ORD4:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 21

ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

$1,073

Delta

Jun 14

CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 22

ORD7:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 55m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

$1,074

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/24

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$836

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/29

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$861

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/18

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/21

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$862

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/24

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/19

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$894

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/14

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/21

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$913

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/16

8:25 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

9:27 am-5:50 pm

2 stops25h 23m

$1,016

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/14

8:25 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/21

9:27 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 58m

$1,120

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/7

11:15 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/30

1:24 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$1,230

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

11:15 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/4

1:22 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$1,601

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

11:15 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/4

12:51 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$1,604

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

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,001, 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 September, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,024.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $1,069 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Cape Town for as low as $885 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	25h 25m
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The fastest flight from Cape Town to Illinois takes 25h 25m

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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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 March 2026, there are 3 operators 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
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $820	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 962 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $935	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,382 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $986	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,244 reviews	Search Delta flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Cape Town to Illinois?

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Can I find flights from Cape Town to Illinois with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Cape Town to Illinois flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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