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Cheap flights from Illinois to Cape Town from $649

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Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
$931Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
$993Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
$1,001Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
$1,010Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:20 amORD-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-ORD
23h 40m1 stop
$1,016American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
8:28 pm - 10:20 amORD-CPT
29h 52m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 3:25 pmCPT-ORD
26h 50m1 stop
$1,020American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
British Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
29h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 2:50 pmCPT-ORD
26h 55m1 stop
$1,070British Airways
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 21
British Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
29h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 11:50 amCPT-ORD
23h 55m1 stop
$1,101British Airways
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 14
Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
Logo
2:00 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
26h 40m2 stops
$1,164
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 18
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6:00 am - 5:10 pmSTL-CPT
28h 10m1 stop
Logo
6:45 pm - 2:55 pmCPT-STL
27h 10m1 stop
$1,416
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Sun, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 28

KLM flights from Illinois to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on Illinois to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
Sep 15
MDW1:08 pmChicago Midway
25h 17m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 22
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
26h 35m
2 stops
MDW6:35 pmChicago Midway
$1,629
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KLM
Oct 6
MDW1:08 pmChicago Midway
25h 17m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 15
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
26h 10m
2 stops
MDW6:25 pmChicago Midway
$1,669
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KLM
Sep 7
MDW1:08 pmChicago Midway
25h 02m
2 stops
CPT9:10 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 21
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
50h 20m
2 stops
MDW6:35 pmChicago Midway
$1,684
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Turkish Airlines flights from Illinois to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Illinois to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Sep 3
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 18
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,001
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Turkish Airlines
Sep 15
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 22
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,010
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Turkish Airlines
Sep 3
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 18
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,018
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/18

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$931

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$993

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,001

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,010

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

6:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

10:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,016

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

8:28 pm-10:20 am

2 stops29h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

8:35 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$1,020

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

10:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

6:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,070

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

10:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop23h 55m

$1,101

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

2:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops26h 40m

$1,164

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/28

6:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$1,416

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

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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 February, then departing from Illinois during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,158.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,192. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,477.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the morning. Flights from Illinois to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,143. Flights to Cape Town are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,592. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 $1,452 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 $1,304 on momondo.

Cheap Illinois to Cape Town flight deals and tips

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

Best Price Found

$649

Fastest flight time

17h 46m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $649. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $931.
The fastest flight from Illinois to Cape Town takes 17h 46m
There are no direct flights from Illinois to Cape Town. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport, Lambert-St Louis Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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  • 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $764Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,945 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $910Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $962Free CancellationRating
7.2
835 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,103Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,277 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,265Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,385 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,277Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,925 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,277Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,329Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,699 reviews
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