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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R9 453

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Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
R14 899Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
R15 593Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Dec 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
R15 783Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:45CPT-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 - 18:00ORD-CPT
21h 15m2 stops
R16 200United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:25CPT-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
40h 00m1 stop
R17 466Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:05CPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 11:50ORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
R17 761Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 25
KLM Logo
23:45 - 18:18CPT-MDW
26h 33m2 stops
KLM Logo
13:14 - 21:55MDW-CPT
24h 41m2 stops
R17 899KLM
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26
KLM Logo
7:55 - 15:10CPT-ORD
39h 15m1 stop
KLM Logo
17:20 - 5:50ORD-CPT
28h 30m1 stop
R18 021KLM
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Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Dec 4
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 17:33CPT-ORD
27h 58m2 stops
British Airways Logo
21:45 - 12:40ORD-CPT
31h 55m2 stops
R18 819British Airways
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 17:33CPT-ORD
27h 58m2 stops
British Airways Logo
22:45 - 12:40ORD-CPT
30h 55m2 stops
R18 853British Airways
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15

British Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best British Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
British Airways
Mar 11
CPT20:35Cape Town Intl
27h 58m
2 stops
ORD17:33Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 15
ORD21:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 55m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
R18 819
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British Airways
Mar 11
CPT20:35Cape Town Intl
27h 58m
2 stops
ORD17:33Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 15
ORD22:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 55m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
R18 853
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British Airways
Mar 11
CPT20:35Cape Town Intl
27h 58m
2 stops
ORD17:33Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 15
ORD21:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 55m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
R18 905
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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago

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Turkish Airlines
Nov 10
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
33h 10m
1 stop
ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 2
ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R17 466
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 20
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 25
ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R17 761
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 18
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 24
ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R17 917
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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

R14 899

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

R15 593

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

R15 783

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

20:50-10:45

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/11

12:45-18:00

2 stops21h 15m

R16 200

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

17:15-18:25

1 stop33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

R17 466

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/11

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

R17 761

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

23:45-18:18

2 stops26h 33m

Chicago Midway

Wed 26/11

13:14-21:55

2 stops24h 41m

R17 899

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

7:55-15:10

1 stop39h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

17:20-5:50

1 stop28h 30m

R18 021

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:35-17:33

2 stops27h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

21:45-12:40

2 stops31h 55m

R18 819

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:35-17:33

2 stops27h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

22:45-12:40

2 stops30h 55m

R18 853

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Chicago

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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 R17 362. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of September, then departing from Cape Town during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R17 639.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chicago from Cape Town is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as R18 670. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Chicago on Wednesday is R21 436.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our data shows that the cheapest Cape Town to Chicago flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Chicago at midday for as low as R19 114. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around R20 410. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 176 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 R15 176 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% 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 2025, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 38% 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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  • 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 21m.

  • 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 833Free CancellationRating
7,2
862 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 126Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 926 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 872Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 965 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R17 029Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 386 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R17 228Free CancellationRating
7,9
7 961 reviews
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