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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from $617

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Chicago departing on 10/2. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$891Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
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1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
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
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:00 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$942Ethiopian Air
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:00 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$943Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$945Ethiopian Air
Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$945Ethiopian Air
Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 12:59 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 3:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 20m2 stops New York LaGuardia Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,011United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 2:27 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 27m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
2:37 pm - 3:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,011United Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:50 pm - 9:12 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 22m1 stop Newark
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12:55 pm - 5:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
$1,011United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 9:38 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 3:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 25m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,011United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 1

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

Our best KLM deals on Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
KLM
Sep 9
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 15
ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
$1,003
KLM
Sep 11
CPT7:40 amCape Town Intl
37h 35m
1 stop
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 27
ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 55m
1 stop
CPT9:10 pmCape Town Intl
$1,007
KLM
Sep 9
CPT11:15 pmCape Town Intl
28h 15m
2 stops
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 15
ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 30m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
$1,009

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 18
CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl
22h 59m
1 stop
ORD11:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 2
ORD6:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 08m
1 stop
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
$1,011
United Airlines
Sep 16
CPT5:55 pmCape Town Intl
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 1
ORD11:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
2 stops
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
$1,153
United Airlines
Sep 16
CPT5:55 pmCape Town Intl
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 2
ORD7:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 33m
1 stop
CPT3:20 pmCape Town Intl
$1,158

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/30

10:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$891

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 10/23

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

10:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 45m

$942

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/23

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/30

10:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop43h 45m

$943

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/20

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

$945

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/20

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/30

10:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$945

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/18

8:00 pm-12:59 pm

2 stops23h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

11:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$1,011

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/20

8:00 pm-2:27 pm

1 stop25h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

2:37 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$1,011

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/19

7:50 pm-9:12 am

1 stop20h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/30

12:55 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$1,011
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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/18

8:00 pm-9:38 am

1 stop20h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

12:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,011

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,110 to $1,219.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $891.

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

The month of December is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around $970.

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

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

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

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Fastest flight time

24h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 24h 05m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • 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 24h 05m 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $935Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,104 reviews
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