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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town from $580

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town departing on 4/15. 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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8:10 pm - 11:50 am
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CPT
32h 40m
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4:35 pm - 9:40 am
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ORD
24h 05m
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$836Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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8:10 pm - 11:50 am
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4:35 pm - 9:40 am
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$860Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7
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8:20 pm - 11:50 am
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CPT
31h 30m
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5:15 pm - 11:05 am
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ORD
24h 50m
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$878Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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11:25 am - 11:50 am
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4:35 pm - 9:40 am
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ORD
24h 05m
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$879Turkish Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 15
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11:50 am - 11:50 am
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4:35 pm - 9:40 am
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ORD
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$883Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Apr 8
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9:20 pm - 11:50 am
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4:35 pm - 9:40 am
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$888Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Apr 8
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4:35 pm - 6:15 pm
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ORD
32h 40m
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$897Turkish Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, May 5
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$906Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Jun 16
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$934Turkish Airlines
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5:15 pm - 11:05 am
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$965Turkish Airlines
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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines
Apr 15
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Apr 22
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$836
Turkish Airlines
Apr 23
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
May 7
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$860
Turkish Airlines
Mar 3
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
Mar 10
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD11:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$878

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

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Apr 23
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
May 6
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,021
Ethiopian Air
Apr 15
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 22
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,030
Ethiopian Air
May 14
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
May 24
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,039

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$836

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/7

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$860

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$878

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/15

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$879

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/8

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$883

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

9:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/8

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$888

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

4:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$897

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/16

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$906

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/4

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$934

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

12:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$965

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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 April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,106.

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 $1,373 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 $1,098 on momondo.

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

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Fastest flight time

20h 50m

Direct flights

None
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. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town.
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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.

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7.3
4,219 reviews
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1,455 reviews
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7.9
8,205 reviews
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7.2
962 reviews
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7.2
11,294 reviews
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7,751 reviews
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7.4
9,308 reviews
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