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

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

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Chicago?

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $993.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Chicago?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 02m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Chicago?

Flights connecting via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 37m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Cape Town and Chicago?

Atlanta (ATL) was the most common stop: 57% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago?

There is 1 operator available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago 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 Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$899 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Chicago in 2026

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Find the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$899Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$917Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 1

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 am - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$925Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 25

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$931Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$940Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 am - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$941Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Nov 28

8:05 pm - 8:56 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 am - 5:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$979Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 1

8:05 pm - 6:22 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

29h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:05 am - 5:50 pmMDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$979Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 1

8:00 pm - 9:38 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:48 pm - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 12m1 stop Newark

$1,013United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Nov 30

8:00 pm - 9:38 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:35 pm - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 25m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

$1,013United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Nov 30

Cheap last minute flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

8:05 pm - 4:51 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:25 pm - 5:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$966Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

8:05 pm - 10:36 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

33h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:56 am - 5:50 pmMDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$978Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

8:05 pm - 10:36 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

33h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:24 am - 5:50 pmMDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 26m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$978Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

8:05 pm - 8:44 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 5:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 50m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$981Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

8:05 pm - 1:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

11:22 am - 5:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 28m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$981Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

8:05 pm - 6:33 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

29h 28m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:24 am - 5:50 pmMDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 26m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$987Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

2:25 pm - 4:17 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 52m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:00 am - 1:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

$1,620Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

3:45 pm - 10:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 30m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl

$2,010Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Jan 26

CPT12:55 amCape Town Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 31

ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl

$1,112

Turkish Airlines

Jan 26

CPT12:55 amCape Town Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 31

ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl

$1,115

Turkish Airlines

Dec 7

CPT12:55 amCape Town Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 11

ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl

$1,174

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets

Kenya Airways

Oct 21

CPT11:30 pmCape Town Intl

43h 17m

2 stops

ORD11:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 25

ORD6:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

47h 30m

3 stops

CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl

$1,285

Kenya Airways

Jan 27

CPT11:25 pmCape Town Intl

45h 11m

2 stops

ORD12:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 31

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 00m

2 stops

CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl

$1,328

Kenya Airways

Jan 27

CPT11:25 pmCape Town Intl

45h 11m

2 stops

ORD12:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 31

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 00m

2 stops

CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl

$1,332

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Quickest round-trip

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

10:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$899

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/18

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

10:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$917

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/21

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

9:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 15m

$925

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/3

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

10:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 45m

$931

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/11

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

10:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$940

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/27

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/28

9:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 15m

$941

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/18

8:05 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop31h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

5:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$979

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/18

8:05 pm-6:22 pm

2 stops29h 17m

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/1

6:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$979

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

8:00 pm-9:38 am

1 stop20h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/30

9:48 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop36h 12m

$1,013

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

8:00 pm-9:38 am

1 stop20h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/30

9:35 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,013

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

Layovers

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Chicago?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,056 to $1,513.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $899.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Cape Town, with most prices found around $1,015. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in December, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to Chicago during July average around $1,024.

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

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Chicago flight.

How have Cape Town to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 9% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

Estimated round-trip price

Cheap Cape Town to Chicago (CPT to CHI) flight deals and tips

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

Best Price Found	$1,008
Fastest flight time	24h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $1,008. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $899.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 24h 40m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Chicago.

Search flight deals

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Chicago

How far is Cape Town Intl to Chicago by plane?
Chicago is 8487.6 mi away from Cape Town Intl. Flights usually cover this in 24h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago 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 Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and Chicago, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 100% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cape Town to Chicago with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $935	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,102 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

Merrillville

New Buffalo

Hammond

Portage

Benton Harbor

Lansing

Saint Joseph

Valparaiso

Schererville

Munster

Chesterton

Monticello

Porter

Crown Point

Griffith

Saint John

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Cape Town to Chicago?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights from Cape Town to Chicago. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good hands.

Can I find flights from Cape Town to Chicago with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Chicago from Cape Town on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from Cape Town to Chicago.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.

An easier way to manage your Chicago trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.

Start using Trips

Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

1 adult

Sat 9/19

Sat 9/26

Email me momondo's favorite deals

By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to the United States

Nearby airports

Airlines

Cabin classes

Other United States destinations

Other flights from Cape Town

Complete your trip

Feeling lucky

Fly into one of these airports located in Chicago

Chicago Midway Airport

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Chicago Greater Rockford Airport

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from $899

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Chicago departing on 9/30. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.

Find the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Cheap round-trip flights

Cheap one-way flights

Cheap last minute flights

Big names and deals

Big names and deals

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Chicago that are best for you.

See travel insights to Chicago from

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

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

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

How have Cape Town to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

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

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Cape Town and Chicago?

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Chicago?

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Chicago?

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Chicago?

When to book flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Cheap Cape Town to Chicago (CPT to CHI) flight deals and tips

Best Price Found

Fastest flight time

Direct flights

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Chicago

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cape Town to Chicago with momondo

Traveling to a place near Chicago?

Why use momondo?

An easier way to manage your Chicago trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.

Find better results for your trip to the United States

Fly into one of these airports located in Chicago

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 78.5 mi from Chicago

Fly your favorite airline to Chicago

Airlines are sorted and displayed according to clicks in the past 7 days on momondo

Cabin classes currently available on flights to Chicago

List of cabin classes available on flights landing in Chicago. Availability may vary depending on flight origin and airline.

Popular cities in the United States

Popular flights according to clicks in the last 7 days on momondo

Fly to other destinations from Cape Town

According to popular flight searches on momondo this year

Complete your trip to Chicago

Explore popular destinations other users love

According to popular flight searches on momondo this year