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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Virgin Atlantic 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 November 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.

$530 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Illinois in 2026/27

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9:00 pm - 7:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:15 pm - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$903Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24

9:00 pm - 10:54 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

33h 54m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:27 am - 6:35 pmMDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$906Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

9:00 pm - 8:49 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 49m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:32 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$906Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

8:50 pm - 5:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:15 pm - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$935Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24

8:50 pm - 12:51 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

24h 01m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:30 am - 6:35 pmMDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$952Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

8:50 pm - 10:54 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

34h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:05 pm - 6:35 pmMDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$952Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

8:50 pm - 2:49 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:04 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$952Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

1:50 pm - 8:40 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$966Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 1

8:50 pm - 11:51 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 01m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11:05 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

$1,021United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24

8:50 pm - 1:12 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 22m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10:33 am - 4:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 37m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,024United Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 25

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Virgin Atlantic flights from Cape Town to Illinois

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Virgin Atlantic

Nov 12

CPT9:00 pmCape Town Intl

30h 05m

2 stops

ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 24

ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 20m

1 stop

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

$903

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 12

CPT9:00 pmCape Town Intl

31h 49m

2 stops

ORD8:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 25

ORD10:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 03m

1 stop

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

$906

Virgin Atlantic

Nov 12

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

28h 15m

1 stop

ORD5:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 24

ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 20m

1 stop

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

$935

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Illinois

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

Ethiopian Air

Mar 16

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 5

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

$966

Ethiopian Air

Mar 20

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 1

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,192

Ethiopian Air

Mar 20

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 4

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

$1,242

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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

9:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/24

6:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop40h 20m

$903

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

9:00 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops33h 54m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/25

11:27 am-6:35 pm

1 stop23h 08m

$906

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

9:00 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops31h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

10:32 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 03m

$906

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

8:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/24

6:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop40h 20m

$935

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

8:50 pm-12:51 pm

2 stops24h 01m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/25

9:30 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$952

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

8:50 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop34h 04m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/25

1:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$952

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

8:50 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop25h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

8:04 am-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 31m

$952

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/16

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/1

10:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$966

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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

8:50 pm-11:51 am

2 stops23h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/24

11:05 am-6:00 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,021

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/11

8:50 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops24h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/25

10:33 am-4:10 pm

2 stops21h 37m

$1,024

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,015, 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 October, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,016.

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

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Illinois flight.

Cheap Cape Town to Illinois flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$530
Fastest flight time	30h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $530. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $903.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Illinois takes 30h 05m

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 November 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 7.3 10,463 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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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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