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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from $587

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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
$922Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:15 pm
CPT
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ORD
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 11:50 am
ORD
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CPT
41h 25m
1 stop
$942Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Aug 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:15 pm
CPT
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ORD
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 11:50 am
ORD
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CPT
41h 25m
1 stop
$951Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Aug 19
Etihad Airways Logo
1:50 pm - 8:35 am
CPT
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ORD
49h 45m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 2:35 pm
ORD
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CPT
41h 35m
2 stops
$1,075Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 3:05 pm
CPT
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ORD
26h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 10:15 am
ORD
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CPT
31h 55m
1 stop
$1,102Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 10
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 3:05 pm
CPT
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ORD
26h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 11:30 am
ORD
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CPT
33h 10m
1 stop
$1,109Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 10:28 pm
CPT
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MDW
33h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:23 am - 9:25 pm
MDW
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CPT
29h 02m
2 stops
$1,128Delta
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 9:25 pm
CPT
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ORD
32h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:24 am - 9:25 pm
ORD
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CPT
28h 01m
2 stops
$1,128Delta
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 5:56 pm
CPT
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MDW
25h 41m
2 stops
KLM Logo
1:22 pm - 9:25 pm
MDW
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CPT
25h 03m
2 stops
$1,391KLM
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 5:56 pm
CPT
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MDW
25h 41m
2 stops
KLM Logo
1:22 pm - 9:25 pm
MDW
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CPT
25h 03m
2 stops
$1,411KLM
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Apr 22
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 30
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$936
Ethiopian Air
Apr 22
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
May 2
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$993
Ethiopian Air
Apr 24
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
May 4
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$1,004

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Apr 8
CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl
26h 35m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 10
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl
$1,102
Qatar Airways
Apr 8
CPT7:30 pmCape Town Intl
26h 35m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 11
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl
$1,109
Qatar Airways
Apr 8
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 11
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl
$1,117

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/29

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$922

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/15

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

$942

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/15

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

$951

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/29

1:50 pm-8:35 am

2 stops49h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

2:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$1,075

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/8

7:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

7:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,102

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/8

7:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

7:20 pm-11:30 am

1 stop33h 10m

$1,109

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/3

8:05 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop33h 23m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/10

9:23 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 02m

$1,128

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/3

8:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

10:24 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 01m

$1,128

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

11:15 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/4

1:22 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$1,391

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

11:15 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/4

1:22 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$1,411

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Cape Town, with most prices found around $1,001. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in September, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to Chicago during January average around $1,024.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $1,141 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Cape Town for as low as $847 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 22% 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 March 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 1% cheaper 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.
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Cheap Cape Town to Chicago (CPT to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

24h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 24h 05m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Chicago.
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  • 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 05m, 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.

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  • 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?

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $916Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,452 reviews
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