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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town from $567

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Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 10:00 pmCPT-ORD
36h 25m1 stop
$952Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
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1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
$970Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Aug 20 - Sat, Sep 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
$974Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 11:05 amCPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
$989Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 27
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7:50 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
33h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
$992Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
$1,012Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 11
British Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 12:10 pmORD-CPT
30h 25m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-ORD
25h 15m1 stop
$1,096British Airways
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 26
British Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 8:05 amORD-CPT
26h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:10 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-ORD
23h 40m1 stop
$1,097British Airways
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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 8:00 amORD-CPT
30h 20m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 5:00 pmCPT-ORD
27h 00m1 stop
$1,107American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 8:00 amORD-CPT
29h 25m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 5:41 pmCPT-ORD
27h 41m2 stops
$1,117American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17

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

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Sep 8
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 16
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
36h 25m
1 stop
ORD10:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$952
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Turkish Airlines
Sep 15
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Sep 25
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$974
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Turkish Airlines
Oct 20
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Oct 27
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD11:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$989
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British Airways flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
Nov 12
ORD9:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 25m
1 stop
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 26
CPT8:35 pmCape Town Intl
25h 15m
1 stop
ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,096
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British Airways
Nov 7
ORD9:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 20m
1 stop
CPT8:05 amCape Town Intl
Nov 17
CPT10:10 pmCape Town Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,097
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British Airways
Dec 31
ORD9:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 25m
1 stop
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 15
CPT10:00 pmCape Town Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,103
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/16

4:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$952

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/13

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$970

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/25

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$974

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/27

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$989

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$992

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/11

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$1,012

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

9:45 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/26

8:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,096

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

9:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

10:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,097

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

5:40 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

10:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,107

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

6:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

10:00 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$1,117

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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 January, then departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,309.

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 $1,446 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 $1,296 on momondo.

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

As of July 2025, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 0% 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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Best Price Found

$567

Fastest flight time

20h 50m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $567. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $952.
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 20h 50m
There are no direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)
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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?

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