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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town from $690

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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:05 amCPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
$996Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
$998Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
$1,008Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
$1,031Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:05 amCPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
$1,033Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
$1,034Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Feb 20 - Thu, Mar 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
$1,043Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
48h 15m2 stops
$1,046Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
40h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:25 pmCPT-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
$1,049Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 10:05 amCPT-ORD
28h 05m2 stops
$1,131Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 11

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

Our best Delta deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
Oct 1
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 25m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 13
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
29h 19m
2 stops
ORD9:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,660
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Delta
Oct 1
ORD7:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 00m
2 stops
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 13
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
29h 19m
2 stops
ORD9:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,750
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KLM flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
Oct 1
ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 45m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 13
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,590
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KLM
Oct 1
ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 45m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 13
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,591
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KLM
Oct 1
ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 45m
1 stop
CPT9:25 pmCape Town Intl
Oct 13
CPT11:00 pmCape Town Intl
29h 19m
2 stops
ORD9:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,620
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town 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 September 17, 2025.
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$996

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/19

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$998

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,008

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,031

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,033

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,034

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/21

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,043

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

3:25 pm-7:40 am

2 stops48h 15m

$1,046

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

12:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/4

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,049

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

2:00 pm-10:05 am

2 stops28h 05m

$1,131

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of November, then departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,276.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,192. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,477.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the morning. Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,143. Flights to Cape Town are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,592. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,445 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $1,269 on momondo.

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

As of September 2025, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 4% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (ORD to CPT) flight deals and tips

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  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    There are 8503.4 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl and Cape Town Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 20h 50m.

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

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

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

    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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

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

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

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7.3
3,965 reviews
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7.2
10,000 reviews
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7.2
862 reviews
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6.7
7,367 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,265Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,386 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,277Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,305Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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1,737 reviews
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