Cheap flights from Illinois to Cape Town from R11 665

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Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 11:50
ORD
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CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40
CPT
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ORD
24h 05m
1 stop
R15 612Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Fri, Apr 17
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20:10 - 11:50
ORD
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CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40
CPT
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ORD
24h 05m
1 stop
R15 628Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 11:50
ORD
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CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40
CPT
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ORD
24h 05m
1 stop
R15 820Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 11:50
ORD
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CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40
CPT
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ORD
24h 05m
1 stop
R15 836Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Fri, May 8
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10:15 - 14:35
ORD
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
R16 587Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35
ORD
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
R16 603Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
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7:00 - 18:00
STL
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CPT
27h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:44
CPT
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STL
20h 54m
1 stop
R21 764Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Lufthansa Logo
13:11 - 18:00
STL
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CPT
20h 49m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
20:50 - 16:23
CPT
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STL
26h 33m
2 stops
R21 828Lufthansa
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
10:49 - 19:15
MDW
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CPT
24h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
21:30 - 9:54
CPT
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MDW
20h 24m
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R21 972Delta
Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 26
Delta Logo
12:45 - 19:15
MDW
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CPT
22h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
21:30 - 15:25
CPT
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MDW
24h 55m
1 stop
R21 988Delta
Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 13

American Airlines flights from Illinois to Cape Town

Our best American Airlines deals on Illinois to Cape Town flight tickets
American Airlines
May 24
STL14:11Lambert-St Louis
37h 49m
2 stops
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
Jun 9
CPT18:50Cape Town Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
STL19:30Lambert-St Louis
R26 255
American Airlines
Jun 12
STL17:00Lambert-St Louis
35h 00m
2 stops
CPT11:00Cape Town Intl
Jun 20
CPT18:50Cape Town Intl
29h 13m
2 stops
STL17:03Lambert-St Louis
R27 421

Qatar Airways flights from Illinois to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Illinois to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Mar 8
STL18:50Lambert-St Louis
32h 40m
2 stops
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
Mar 14
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
33h 16m
2 stops
STL21:11Lambert-St Louis
R28 028
Qatar Airways
Feb 12
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
Apr 30
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
56h 15m
3 stops
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R29 898
Qatar Airways
Feb 12
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
54h 55m
2 stops
CPT9:45Cape Town Intl
Apr 30
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
56h 15m
3 stops
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R30 665

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R15 612

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R15 628

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R15 820

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R15 836

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R16 587

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R16 603

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/3

7:00-18:00

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:50-10:44

1 stop20h 54m

R21 764

St. LouisCape Town

STL - CPT

STLCPT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/3

13:11-18:00

2 stops20h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:50-16:23

2 stops26h 33m

R21 828

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Thu 19/2

10:49-19:15

1 stop24h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

21:30-9:54

1 stop20h 24m

R21 972

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/3

12:45-19:15

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

21:30-15:25

1 stop24h 55m

R21 988

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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?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Illinois, with most prices found around R17 162. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of April, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R19 016.

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 R22 208 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 R17 546 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Cape Town flight.

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

Fastest flight time

20h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Illinois to Cape Town takes 20h 45m
There are no direct flights from Illinois to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes 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 were last updated today.

  • 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 stopovers 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 required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Stellenbosch
Paarl
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Gordon's Bay
Somerset West
Franschhoek
Wellington
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