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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from $621

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6:40 am - 2:10 pmCPT-ORD
39h 30m2 stops
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7:15 am - 10:05 pmORD-CPT
30h 50m2 stops
$842
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
$887Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 9:36 amCPT-ORD
20h 36m1 stop
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10:00 am - 3:20 pmORD-CPT
22h 20m1 stop
$929United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:25 pmCPT-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
$981Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 30
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 9:40 pmCPT-ORD
32h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 3:20 pmORD-CPT
17h 48m1 stop
$994United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 28
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-ORD
22h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
4:15 pm - 9:10 pmORD-CPT
21h 55m1 stop
$1,007KLM
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 6:35 pmCPT-MDW
29h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:29 am - 9:10 pmMDW-CPT
28h 41m2 stops
$1,011Delta
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 11:54 pmCPT-ORD
34h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:15 am - 9:10 pmORD-CPT
27h 55m2 stops
$1,011Delta
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-ORD
27h 15m2 stops
KLM Logo
1:00 pm - 9:10 pmORD-CPT
25h 10m2 stops
$1,034KLM
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
33h 00m1 stop
$1,035Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 22

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 14
CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl
20h 36m
1 stop
ORD9:36 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 30
ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 20m
1 stop
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
$929
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United Airlines
Aug 18
CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl
32h 50m
2 stops
ORD9:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 28
ORD2:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
17h 48m
1 stop
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
$994
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United Airlines
Aug 18
CPT7:50 pmCape Town Intl
24h 23m
2 stops
ORD1:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 28
ORD10:43 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 37m
1 stop
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
$995
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British Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best British Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
British Airways
Sep 17
CPT2:00 pmCape Town Intl
28h 50m
2 stops
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 22
ORD10:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 45m
2 stops
CPT5:20 pmCape Town Intl
$1,150
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British Airways
Sep 18
CPT7:00 amCape Town Intl
37h 50m
2 stops
ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 22
ORD10:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 45m
2 stops
CPT5:20 pmCape Town Intl
$1,172
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British Airways
Aug 12
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
31h 55m
2 stops
ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 15
ORD10:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
53h 35m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
$1,520
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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

6:40 am-2:10 pm

2 stops39h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

7:15 am-10:05 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$842

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$887

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/14

8:00 pm-9:36 am

1 stop20h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

10:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$929

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

$981

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/18

7:50 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/28

2:32 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 48m

$994

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

11:15 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

4:15 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,007

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

8:05 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/21

9:29 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$1,011

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

8:05 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop34h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

10:15 am-9:10 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$1,011

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:25 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

1:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,034

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,035

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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 November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Cape Town, with most prices found around $970. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in November, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Cape Town to Chicago during September average around $1,025.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $953. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Cape Town to Chicago for around $1,355.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is at noon. Flights from Cape Town to Chicago during this time can be as low as $841. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,184.

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 $1,127 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 $875 on momondo.

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

As of July 2025, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 26% 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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Best Price Found

$621

Fastest flight time

19h 48m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $621. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $842.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 19h 48m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Cape Town Intl Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cape Town Intl Airport - Chicago Midway Airport.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)
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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 19h 48m, 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.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $820Free CancellationRating
7.2
803 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $965Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,064Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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