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

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

What airlines fly to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Illinois according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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As of July 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Cape Town Intl Airport.

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

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 Illinois to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:25 am - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$1,096Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 8

11:45 am - 11:00 pm

ORD

CPT

27h 15m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 10:00 am

CPT

ORD

24h 40m

1 stop

$1,112Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 26

8:10 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$1,140Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 8

9:35 pm - 11:00 am

STL

CPT

30h 25m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 6:05 pm

CPT

STL

30h 15m

2 stops

$1,560British Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 13

9:35 pm - 11:00 am

STL

CPT

30h 25m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 4:24 pm

CPT

STL

28h 34m

2 stops

$1,561British Airways

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11

1:24 pm - 4:10 pm

STL

CPT

18h 46m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 11:25 pm

CPT

STL

34h 35m

1 stop

$1,615Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Dec 5

9:40 am - 4:10 pm

STL

CPT

22h 30m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 11:25 pm

CPT

STL

34h 35m

1 stop

$1,620Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Dec 5

1:24 pm - 2:35 pm

STL

CPT

41h 11m

2 stops

1:50 pm - 12:06 pm

CPT

STL

30h 16m

3 stops

$1,632Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

6:58 pm - 9:25 pm

STL

CPT

43h 27m

2 stops

11:15 pm - 2:33 pm

CPT

STL

46h 18m

2 stops

$1,646KLM

Fri, Jul 31 - Sat, Aug 15

1:25 pm - 9:25 pm

MDW

CPT

25h 00m

2 stops

11:15 pm - 6:01 pm

CPT

MDW

25h 46m

2 stops

$1,839KLM

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

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Turkish Airlines flights from Illinois to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines

Aug 23

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

41h 25m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Sep 8

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,096

Turkish Airlines

Nov 9

ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 26

CPT5:20 pmCape Town Intl

24h 40m

1 stop

ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,112

Turkish Airlines

Aug 23

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Sep 8

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,140

KLM flights from Illinois to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on Illinois to Cape Town flight tickets

KLM

Jul 31

STL6:58 pmLambert-St Louis

43h 27m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 15

CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl

46h 18m

2 stops

STL2:33 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,646

KLM

Jul 31

STL6:58 pmLambert-St Louis

43h 27m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 15

CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl

46h 18m

2 stops

STL2:33 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,654

KLM

Aug 21

MDW1:25 pmChicago Midway

25h 00m

2 stops

CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 28

CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl

25h 46m

2 stops

MDW6:01 pmChicago Midway

$1,839

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,096

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

11:45 am-11:00 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/26

5:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,112

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,140

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/7

9:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/13

6:50 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,560

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/4

9:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/11

6:50 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops28h 34m

$1,561

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/14

1:24 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/5

8:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$1,615

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/14

9:40 am-4:10 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/5

8:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$1,620

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/4

1:24 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops41h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

1:50 pm-12:06 pm

3 stops30h 16m

$1,632

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/31

6:58 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops43h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/15

11:15 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops46h 18m

$1,646

Quickest round-trip

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/21

1:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/28

11:15 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$1,839

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of September, then departing from Illinois during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $764.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,371 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Illinois for as low as $1,069 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Illinois to Cape Town takes 17h 10m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to Cape Town

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of July 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Cape Town Intl Airport?
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 Illinois to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,442 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,460 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,021	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,806 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,030	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,010 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,107 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,175	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,275	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,980 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,252 reviews	Search Iberia flights

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