Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R9 894

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Etihad Airways Logo
15:25 - 8:35
CPT
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ORD
72h 10m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 13:00
ORD
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CPT
64h 00m
2 stops
R18 179Etihad Airways
vie., may. 15 - vie., may. 22
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 8:35
CPT
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ORD
49h 45m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 13:00
ORD
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CPT
64h 00m
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R18 314Etihad Airways
lun., may. 18 - lun., may. 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40
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ORD
24h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 11:50
ORD
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CPT
41h 25m
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R18 365Turkish Airlines
jue., may. 21 - mié., jun. 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40
CPT
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ORD
24h 05m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 11:50
ORD
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CPT
41h 25m
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R18 416Turkish Airlines
jue., may. 21 - mié., jun. 3
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:50
CPT
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ORD
28h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 12:55
ORD
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CPT
34h 35m
1 stop
R19 737Qatar Airways
mié., may. 6 - mar., may. 12
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 15:40
CPT
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ORD
56h 50m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 13:00
ORD
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CPT
56h 50m
2 stops
R19 890Etihad Airways
vie., sep. 11 - dom., sep. 27
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 15:05
CPT
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ORD
33h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 11:30
ORD
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CPT
33h 10m
1 stop
R19 941Qatar Airways
vie., abr. 24 - mié., may. 6
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23:30 - 7:44
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ORD
63h 14m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 - 22:10
ORD
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CPT
32h 05m
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R20 008Multiple Airlines
mié., may. 6 - mar., may. 12
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:56
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MDW
25h 41m
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13:22 - 21:25
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25h 03m
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R33 172KLM
jue., may. 28 - jue., jun. 4
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23:15 - 17:56
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MDW
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12:53 - 21:25
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R33 189KLM
jue., may. 28 - jue., jun. 4

Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Kenya Airways
May 13
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
63h 14m
2 stops
ORD7:44Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 20
ORD6:07Chicago O'Hare Intl
48h 28m
3 stops
CPT13:35Cape Town Intl
R22 211
Kenya Airways
May 13
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
63h 14m
2 stops
ORD7:44Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 20
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
46h 00m
3 stops
CPT13:35Cape Town Intl
R22 262
Kenya Airways
Apr 22
CPT23:30Cape Town Intl
49h 11m
2 stops
ORD17:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 13
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
46h 00m
3 stops
CPT13:35Cape Town Intl
R22 296

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Qatar Airways
May 6
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
28h 20m
1 stop
ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 12
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 35m
1 stop
CPT12:55Cape Town Intl
R19 737
Qatar Airways
Apr 24
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
33h 05m
1 stop
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 6
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
R19 941
Qatar Airways
May 28
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
33h 05m
1 stop
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 4
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
R20 042

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 15/5

15:25-8:35

2 stops72h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 22/5

14:00-13:00

2 stops64h 00m

R18 179

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 18/5

13:50-8:35

2 stops49h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 25/5

14:00-13:00

2 stops64h 00m

R18 314

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 21/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/6

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

R18 365

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 21/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/6

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

R18 416

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 6/5

19:30-16:50

1 stop28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 12/5

19:20-12:55

1 stop34h 35m

R19 737

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 11/9

13:50-15:40

2 stops56h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 27/9

21:10-13:00

2 stops56h 50m

R19 890

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 24/4

13:00-15:05

1 stop33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 6/5

19:20-11:30

1 stop33h 10m

R19 941

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 6/5

23:30-7:44

2 stops63h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 12/5

7:05-22:10

2 stops32h 05m

R20 008
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

jue. 28/5

23:15-17:56

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

jue. 4/6

13:22-21:25

2 stops25h 03m

R33 172

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

jue. 28/5

23:15-17:56

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

jue. 4/6

12:53-21:25

2 stops25h 32m

R33 189

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Cape Town, with most prices found around R16 959. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of September, then departing from Cape Town during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R17 670.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around R19 346 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Cape Town for as low as R14 350 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Chicago flight.

How have Cape Town to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 18% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Chicago

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

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Fastest flight time

24h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 24h 05m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Chicago.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Chicago

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

    Chicago is 13659,5 km away from Cape Town Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 24h 05m.

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

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago 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 licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. 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?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R5 873Free CancellationRating
7,2
994 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 734Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 542 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 056Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 295 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 829Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 379 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R17 157Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 486 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 903Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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