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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
$886Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 22
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 pm - 7:19 pm
CPT
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ORD
29h 49m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
2:38 pm - 7:15 pm
ORD
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CPT
21h 37m
1 stop
$901Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
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
$924Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 22
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 11:38 am
CPT
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ORD
22h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:05 pm
ORD
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CPT
25h 05m
2 stops
$933United Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 7:40 am
CPT
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ORD
25h 05m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:00 pm
ORD
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CPT
43h 15m
1 stop
$1,061Ethiopian Air
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 9:38 am
CPT
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ORD
20h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 3:20 pm
ORD
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CPT
17h 55m
1 stop
$1,065United Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:05 am
CPT
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ORD
24h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 11:50 am
ORD
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CPT
40h 00m
1 stop
$1,077Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:05 am
CPT
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ORD
24h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 11:50 am
ORD
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CPT
31h 30m
1 stop
$1,078Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:05 am
CPT
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ORD
24h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 11:50 am
ORD
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CPT
40h 00m
1 stop
$1,080Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 5:10 pm
CPT
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ORD
33h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 1:40 pm
ORD
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CPT
60h 30m
3 stops
$1,106Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 18

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Apr 12
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 22
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$886
Ethiopian Air
Apr 12
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 22
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$924
Ethiopian Air
Jul 4
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 27
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$1,013

Delta flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Delta
Jun 30
CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl
23h 34m
2 stops
ORD12:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 30
ORD10:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 15m
2 stops
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
$1,011
Delta
Jun 30
CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl
22h 04m
1 stop
ORD11:09 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 31
ORD7:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 55m
1 stop
CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl
$1,108

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/12

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$886

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

9:30 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop29h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

2:38 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 37m

$901

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/12

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$924

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/2

8:50 pm-11:38 am

1 stop22h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

9:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 15m

$1,061

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/7

8:00 pm-9:38 am

1 stop20h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

2:25 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$1,065

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

$1,077

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

$1,078

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/18

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

$1,080

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/7

2:30 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops33h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

6:10 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops60h 30m

$1,106

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The month of February is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around $965.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around $1,098 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Cape Town for as low as $916 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight.

How have Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are approximately 31% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (CPT to ORD) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Fastest flight time

20h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 20h 50m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl by plane?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl is 8503.4 mi away from Cape Town Intl. Typically, this will take 20h 50m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport. 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 O'Hare Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $935Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,177 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $986Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,075 reviews
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