$685 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Illinois departing on 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Book Cheap Cape Town to Illinois Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Illinois that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to Illinois

Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 am
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 2:35 pm
ORD
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
$831Ethiopian Air
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 am
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 2:35 pm
ORD
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
$959Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 am
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 2:35 pm
ORD
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
$1,009Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 6:31 pm
CPT
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ORD
29h 06m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:50 am - 9:25 pm
ORD
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CPT
28h 35m
2 stops
$1,076Delta
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 6:40 pm
CPT
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MDW
29h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 7:05 am
MDW
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CPT
28h 45m
2 stops
$1,088Delta
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 2:15 pm
CPT
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ORD
22h 00m
1 stop
KLM Logo
4:20 pm - 9:25 pm
ORD
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CPT
22h 05m
1 stop
$1,116KLM
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 2:15 pm
CPT
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ORD
22h 00m
1 stop
KLM Logo
4:20 pm - 9:25 pm
ORD
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CPT
22h 05m
1 stop
$1,120KLM
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 2:15 pm
CPT
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ORD
22h 00m
1 stop
KLM Logo
4:20 pm - 9:25 pm
ORD
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CPT
22h 05m
1 stop
$1,122KLM
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 9:56 am
CPT
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MDW
20h 51m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:35 am - 9:25 pm
MDW
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CPT
28h 50m
2 stops
$1,422Delta
Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 9
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 5:54 pm
CPT
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MDW
28h 29m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:50 pm
MDW
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CPT
28h 50m
1 stop
$1,524Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Illinois flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Illinois to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Illinois?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Illinois departing in April.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Illinois?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Illinois, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Illinois is September, when tickets cost $1,001 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,384 and $1,355 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Illinois, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Illinois, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.

FAQs - booking Illinois flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Illinois?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Illinois.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Illinois?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cape Town to Illinois is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Illinois?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Cape Town to Illinois with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Illinois?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Cape Town to Illinois up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Illinois. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Illinois? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8212 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

The landing was the worst I’ve experienced with a flight.

2.0 MediocreTara, Feb 2026
ATL - CAE
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The landing was the worst I’ve experienced with a flight.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

First flight out and was 85 minutes delayed. Notification came out way too late

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

Boarding was efficient and smooth. Departure time was on time. Arrival to Detroit was early. Average food . Average crew service Very average cabin comfort. Nothing spectacular one way ir another, except for the excellent on time performance.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Flight was delayed. No information on why it was delayed. After we boarded the flight, , the crew made announcement that the captain hs not arrived and he will take 15 mins more to arrive. Passengers were just sitting patiently for the captain to arrive and start, Terrible experience.

No real complaints. The in flight food was much better than I expected. The in flight entertainment was excellent.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Horrible Flight significantly delayed. Not due to united issue. But trying to rebook connection flight and get information about overnight accommodation was difficult. Agent did not seem to care or have any interest to help.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

This Japanese airline provides great service and very helpful in assisting their passengers.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

I so appreciate the crew members on each flight of United. They are outstanding.

Reliable, nice crew, I fly often on that flight and I like it all.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

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