Which airlines fly to Illinois?

United Airlines, KLM and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates 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 September 2026, there are 5 operators 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 a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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 licence 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.

R10 652 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Illinois in 2026

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13:50 - 7:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 - 13:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 089Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

13:50 - 7:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 - 13:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 537Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 25

20:50 - 9:13CPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

20h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:30 - 18:35MDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 002Delta

Sun, Dec 20 - Mon, Jan 25

20:50 - 17:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

28h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13:00 - 18:35MDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 35m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 002Delta

Sun, Dec 20 - Mon, Jan 25

19:50 - 10:50CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 00m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10:05 - 16:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 05m2 stops New York LaGuardia Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 226United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

19:50 - 10:48CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 58m1 stop Newark

8:00 - 16:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops New York LaGuardia Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 226United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

0:55 - 18:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m1 stop Istanbul

11:45 - 12:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 20m1 stop Istanbul

R18 244Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

0:55 - 18:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R19 366Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 19

12:35 - 19:17CPT Cape Town Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

37h 42m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:20 - 10:30STL Lambert-St Louis-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R29 473Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 15

12:35 - 19:17CPT Cape Town Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

37h 42m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:20 - 10:30STL Lambert-St Louis-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R30 178Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 17

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20:00 - 14:27CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 27m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19:47 - 15:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 579United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

14:25 - 12:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

7:00 - 6:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R24 011Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

14:25 - 21:37CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 12m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

7:00 - 6:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R24 011Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

14:25 - 17:03CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 38m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

7:00 - 13:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R24 011Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

14:25 - 12:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

7:00 - 13:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R24 011Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

13:15 - 16:46CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 31m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

19:20 - 10:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R26 974Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

19:30 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:19 - 10:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 56m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Doha Hamad Intl

R29 553Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

19:30 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

19:20 - 9:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R31 587Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

14:30 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 - 13:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R53 964Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Jan 15

14:30 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

21:41 - 13:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

55h 19m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R70 623Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Jan 15

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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Illinois

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

Ethiopian Air

Nov 15

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 22

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 15m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R15 089

Ethiopian Air

Nov 15

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 19

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 15m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R15 537

Ethiopian Air

Nov 3

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

30h 20m

3 stops

STL12:10Lambert-St Louis

Nov 17

STL8:00Lambert-St Louis

46h 10m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R21 736

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Illinois

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 14

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 21

ORD11:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 20m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R18 244

Turkish Airlines

Nov 14

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 19

ORD20:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 45m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R19 366

Turkish Airlines

Oct 24

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD11:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 31

ORD21:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 45m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R20 247

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Cape TownChicago

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CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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19:50-10:50

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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10:05-16:10

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R16 226

Cape TownChicago

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19:50-10:48

1 stop21h 58m

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Sat 31/10

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2 stops25h 10m

R16 226

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

0:55-18:20

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/11

11:45-12:05

1 stop40h 20m

R18 244

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

0:55-18:20

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/11

20:15-23:00

1 stop42h 45m

R19 366

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT Cape Town Intl - STL Lambert-St Louis

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Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

12:35-19:17

2 stops37h 42m

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Sun 15/11

13:20-10:30

2 stops37h 10m

R29 473

Cape TownSt. Louis

CPT Cape Town Intl - STL Lambert-St Louis

CPTSTL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

12:35-19:17

2 stops37h 42m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 17/11

13:20-10:30

2 stops37h 10m

R30 178

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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?

If you are unable to visit Illinois during the month of July, then departing from Cape Town during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 931.

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

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Illinois flight.

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Best price found	R10 652
Fastest flight time	20h 54m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 652. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 089.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Illinois takes 20h 54m

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 September 2026, there are 5 operators 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 a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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 licence 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 876	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 194 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 971	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 472 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 221	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 576 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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