Which airlines fly to Chicago?

United Airlines, KLM and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Chicago?

Turkish Airlines, Delta, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Chicago

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?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago as of September 2026.

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.

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13:50 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 - 14:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 279Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 24

20:05 - 15:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:30 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 897Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 24

20:05 - 12:59CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 54m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:30 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 05m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 126Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 24

20:00 - 9:38CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21:35 - 17:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 35m1 stop Newark

R16 435United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

20:00 - 9:38CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21:52 - 17:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 18m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R16 435United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

17:15 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m1 stop Istanbul

21:15 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R17 461Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

17:15 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R18 031Turkish Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 3

19:30 - 15:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:20 - 10:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R22 706Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

19:25 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:50 - 12:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

57h 50m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

R27 071Qatar Airways

Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 27

13:50 - 7:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 - 13:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R31 355Ethiopian Air

Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Dec 26

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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Chicago

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 9

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 24

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R15 279

Ethiopian Air

Sept 25

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 28

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 45m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R15 425

Ethiopian Air

Sept 29

CPT14:30Cape Town Intl

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 3

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R58 671

Air France flights from Cape Town to Chicago

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Air France

Sept 25

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

32h 10m

2 stops

ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 28

ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m

2 stops

CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

R27 576

Air France

Sept 29

CPT0:15Cape Town Intl

28h 22m

2 stops

ORD21:37Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 5

ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m

2 stops

CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

R50 966

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CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

10:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

R15 279

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:05-15:00

1 stop25h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

6:30-18:35

1 stop29h 05m

R15 897

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:05-12:59

2 stops23h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

12:30-18:35

2 stops23h 05m

R16 126

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-9:38

1 stop20h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/10

21:35-17:10

1 stop36h 35m

R16 435

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

20:00-9:38

1 stop20h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/10

21:52-17:10

2 stops36h 18m

R16 435

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

17:15-11:00

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

21:15-23:00

1 stop41h 45m

R17 461

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/12

17:15-10:00

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

20:15-23:00

1 stop42h 45m

R18 031

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

19:30-15:35

1 stop27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/10

19:20-10:15

1 stop31h 55m

R22 706

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

19:25-14:30

1 stop27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/12

18:50-12:40

3 stops57h 50m

R27 071

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/12

9:45-13:00

1 stop43h 15m

R31 355

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R16 435 to R24 400.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 279.

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 598. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of September, then departing from Cape Town during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 679.

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

You could potentially save up to 6% 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 September 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 13% cheaper 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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Best price found	R10 685
Fastest flight time	20h 23m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 685. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 279.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 20h 23m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Chicago.

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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 20h 23m.
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?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago as of September 2026.
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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Cape Town to Chicago is United Airlines, representing 40% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are KLM at 18%, Qatar Airways at 15%, and Ethiopian Air at 14%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 626	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 127	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 224 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 464 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 495	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 578 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R18 174	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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