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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from $664

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Qatar Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 3:05 pm
CPT
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 10:15 am
ORD
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CPT
31h 55m
1 stop
$1,087Qatar Airways
Thu, Jul 16 - Mon, Aug 17
Qatar Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 3:05 pm
CPT
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 5:30 pm
ORD
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CPT
39h 10m
1 stop
$1,106Qatar Airways
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Aug 5
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 - 2:10 pm
ORD
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CPT
20h 55m
1 stop
$1,198Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
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 - 2:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
20h 55m
1 stop
$1,199Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 3:40 pm
CPT
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ORD
55h 30m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:10 pm - 1:00 pm
ORD
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CPT
56h 50m
2 stops
$1,208Etihad Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 3:40 pm
CPT
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ORD
55h 30m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:10 pm - 2:10 pm
ORD
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CPT
34h 00m
2 stops
$1,221Etihad Airways
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 5:56 pm
CPT
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MDW
25h 41m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:23 am - 9:25 pm
MDW
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CPT
32h 02m
2 stops
$1,381Delta
Thu, May 21 - Sat, Jun 6
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 9:09 pm
CPT
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MDW
28h 54m
2 stops
KLM Logo
1:26 pm - 9:25 pm
MDW
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CPT
24h 59m
2 stops
$1,407KLM
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 20
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 10:09 am
CPT
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MDW
21h 04m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:17 am - 9:25 pm
MDW
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CPT
29h 08m
2 stops
$1,485Delta
Sun, Jun 14 - Tue, Jun 30
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 6:18 pm
CPT
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MDW
26h 03m
2 stops
KLM Logo
1:26 pm - 9:25 pm
MDW
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CPT
24h 59m
2 stops
$1,504KLM
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17

Emirates flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Emirates deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Emirates
Jun 4
CPT6:25 pmCape Town Intl
28h 20m
1 stop
ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 18
ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl
$1,350
Emirates
May 20
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 26
ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl
$1,531
Emirates
May 18
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 24
ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
CPT11:30 amCape Town Intl
$1,605

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Jul 16
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 17
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl
$1,087
Qatar Airways
Jul 14
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 5
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 10m
1 stop
CPT5:30 pmCape Town Intl
$1,106
Qatar Airways
Jun 22
CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 29
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 10m
1 stop
CPT5:30 pmCape Town Intl
$1,160

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/16

1:15 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

7:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,087

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/14

1:15 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

7:20 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$1,106
Quickest round-trip

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

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

$1,198

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

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

$1,199

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/11

3:10 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops55h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

9:10 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops56h 50m

$1,208

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/14

3:10 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops55h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

9:10 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,221

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/21

11:15 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/6

6:23 am-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 02m

$1,381

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/3

11:15 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops28h 54m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/20

1:26 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$1,407

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/14

8:05 pm-10:09 am

1 stop21h 04m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/30

9:17 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$1,485

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/10

11:15 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/17

1:26 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$1,504

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Cape Town, with most prices found around $345. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in March, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to Chicago during June average around $347.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% 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 May 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

25h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 25h 25m
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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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 25h 25m, 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?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $916Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,699 reviews
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