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 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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As of March 2026, there are 7 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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8:10 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 6:15 pm

CPT

ORD

32h 40m

1 stop

$861Turkish Airlines

Di, Sep 1 - Do, Sep 10

11:25 am - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$866Turkish Airlines

Do, Aug 27 - Fr, Sep 11

8:10 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$901Turkish Airlines

Fr, Aug 28 - Fr, Sep 11

5:32 pm - 11:50 am

STL

CPT

35h 18m

2 stops

4:35 pm - 3:38 pm

CPT

STL

54h 03m

2 stops

$1,432Multiple Airlines

Sa, Aug 29 - So, Sep 13

9:45 am - 10:15 am

STL

CPT

41h 30m

2 stops

1:15 pm - 7:46 pm

CPT

STL

37h 31m

2 stops

$1,451Qatar Airways

So, Aug 23 - Mi, Sep 16

6:51 pm - 10:15 am

STL

CPT

32h 24m

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1:15 pm - 4:42 pm

CPT

STL

34h 27m

2 stops

$1,467Qatar Airways

So, Sep 20 - Di, Sep 29

8:44 am - 3:20 pm

STL

CPT

23h 36m

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8:00 pm - 11:50 pm

CPT

STL

34h 50m

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$1,559United Airlines

Sa, Aug 29 - So, Sep 13

1:05 pm - 5:50 pm

MDW

CPT

21h 45m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 3:27 pm

CPT

MDW

26h 22m

1 stop

$1,984Virgin Atlantic

Do, Aug 27 - Fr, Sep 11

5:21 pm - 5:50 pm

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CPT

17h 29m

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8:05 pm - 4:26 pm

CPT

MDW

27h 21m

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$2,034Virgin Atlantic

Mo, Apr 20 - Fr, Mai 1

4:30 pm - 9:45 am

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34h 15m

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8:05 pm - 4:27 pm

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MDW

27h 22m

1 stop

$2,055Multiple Airlines

So, Sep 6 - So, Sep 20

Qatar Airways flights from Illinois to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Apr 23

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 10m

1 stop

CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl

May 6

CPT9:00 amCape Town Intl

37h 05m

2 stops

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,205

Qatar Airways

Apr 23

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 10m

1 stop

CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl

May 6

CPT9:00 amCape Town Intl

37h 05m

2 stops

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,206

Qatar Airways

Apr 26

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 10m

1 stop

CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl

May 4

CPT9:00 amCape Town Intl

37h 05m

2 stops

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,220

Turkish Airlines flights from Illinois to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines

Sep 1

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Sep 10

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$861

Turkish Airlines

Aug 27

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

41h 25m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Sep 11

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$866

Turkish Airlines

Aug 28

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Sep 11

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$901

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Di 9/1

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Do 9/10

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$861

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Do 8/27

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fr 9/11

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$866

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fr 8/28

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fr 9/11

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$901

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Sa 8/29

5:32 pm-11:50 am

2 stops35h 18m

Cape Town Intl

So 9/13

4:35 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops54h 03m

$1,432

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

So 8/23

9:45 am-10:15 am

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mi 9/16

1:15 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops37h 31m

$1,451

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

So 9/20

6:51 pm-10:15 am

2 stops32h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Di 9/29

1:15 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops34h 27m

$1,467

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STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sa 8/29

8:44 am-3:20 pm

1 stop23h 36m

Cape Town Intl

So 9/13

8:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,559

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Do 8/27

1:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fr 9/11

8:05 pm-3:27 pm

1 stop26h 22m

$1,984

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ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mo 4/20

5:21 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Fr 5/1

8:05 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop27h 21m

$2,034

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

So 9/6

4:30 pm-9:45 am

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

So 9/20

8:05 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$2,055

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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 April, then departing from Illinois during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,229.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,364 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 $1,154 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Cape Town Intl Airport?
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As of March 2026, there are 7 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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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,286 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $788	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,477 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $806	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,353 reviews	Search Delta flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,005	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 984 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,052	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,519 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,825 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,372	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,500 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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