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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R10 188

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Chicago departing on 24/11. 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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Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
-
ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:10
ORD
-
CPT
20h 55m
1 stop
R14 654Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
-
ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:10
ORD
-
CPT
20h 55m
1 stop
R15 531Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
Virgin Atlantic Logo
22:00 - 17:20
CPT
-
ORD
27h 20m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:30 - 12:05
ORD
-
CPT
38h 35m
2 stops
R16 341Virgin Atlantic
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Jan 12
Delta Logo
20:50 - 10:19
CPT
-
ORD
21h 29m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 - 18:35
ORD
-
CPT
25h 05m
1 stop
R16 523Delta
Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Jan 13
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 14:26
CPT
-
ORD
25h 36m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:15 - 18:00
ORD
-
CPT
21h 45m
2 stops
R16 573United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 12:54
CPT
-
ORD
24h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:56 - 18:00
ORD
-
CPT
23h 04m
1 stop
R16 573United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 28
KLM Logo
7:40 - 14:15
CPT
-
ORD
37h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
16:20 - 21:10
ORD
-
CPT
21h 50m
1 stop
R16 688KLM
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
KLM Logo
7:40 - 14:15
CPT
-
ORD
37h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
16:15 - 21:10
ORD
-
CPT
21h 55m
1 stop
R16 705KLM
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 14:30
CPT
-
ORD
27h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 17:25
ORD
-
CPT
38h 35m
1 stop
R26 397Qatar Airways
Fri, Jan 1 - Fri, Jan 8
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 14:30
CPT
-
ORD
33h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:09 - 10:30
ORD
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CPT
35h 21m
2 stops
R26 629Qatar Airways
Fri, Jan 1 - Fri, Jan 8

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Delta flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
Dec 1
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
23h 30m
1 stop
ORD12:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 11
ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 25m
1 stop
CPT18:35Cape Town Intl
R16 523
Delta
Dec 1
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
20h 32m
1 stop
ORD9:22Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 11
ORD11:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
CPT18:35Cape Town Intl
R16 606
Delta
Dec 1
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
25h 09m
2 stops
ORD13:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 12
ORD19:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 40m
1 stop
CPT18:35Cape Town Intl
R16 887

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Dec 2
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
33h 00m
1 stop
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 11
ORD11:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
R18 392
Turkish Airlines
Dec 2
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
33h 00m
1 stop
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 13
ORD20:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
R18 822
Turkish Airlines
Dec 5
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
24h 40m
1 stop
ORD10:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 11
ORD11:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
R19 351

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Chicago 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 13 550 searches. Data last updated 2 August 2026.
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Price

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

10:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

R14 654

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

10:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

R15 531

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

22:00-17:20

2 stops27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

13:30-12:05

2 stops38h 35m

R16 341

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

20:50-10:19

1 stop21h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/1

9:30-18:35

1 stop25h 05m

R16 523

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-14:26

2 stops25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/10

13:15-18:00

2 stops21h 45m

R16 573

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-12:54

1 stop24h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/10

11:56-18:00

1 stop23h 04m

R16 573

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

7:40-14:15

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

16:20-21:10

1 stop21h 50m

R16 688

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

7:40-14:15

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

16:15-21:10

1 stop21h 55m

R16 705

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/1

18:55-14:30

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

18:50-17:25

1 stop38h 35m

R26 397

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/1

12:35-14:30

1 stop33h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

15:09-10:30

2 stops35h 21m

R26 629

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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 440 to R22 725.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 654.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Cape Town, with most prices found around R16 540. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of December, then departing from Cape Town during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 788.

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

You could potentially save up to 4% 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 August 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 9% 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

20h 54m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 20h 54m
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 54m.

  • 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cape Town to Chicago with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R5 713Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 013 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 361Free CancellationRating
7,4
10 062 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 458Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 461 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 749Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 552 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 454Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 736 reviews
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