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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R10 021

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Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40
CPT
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ORD
24h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 11:50
ORD
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CPT
41h 25m
1 stop
R18 739Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Aug 19
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 15:05
CPT
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ORD
26h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 17:30
ORD
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CPT
39h 10m
1 stop
R18 837Qatar Airways
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:50
CPT
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ORD
28h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 13:10
ORD
-
CPT
34h 50m
1 stop
R18 902Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Etihad Airways Logo
15:10 - 15:40
CPT
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ORD
55h 30m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 13:00
ORD
-
CPT
56h 50m
2 stops
R19 375Etihad Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
Etihad Airways Logo
13:50 - 15:40
CPT
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ORD
32h 50m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 13:00
ORD
-
CPT
56h 50m
2 stops
R19 391Etihad Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:10
ORD
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CPT
20h 55m
1 stop
R19 489Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:10
ORD
-
CPT
20h 55m
1 stop
R19 505Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:25 - 17:49
CPT
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ORD
34h 24m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 22:10
ORD
-
CPT
33h 10m
2 stops
R19 554Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:18
CPT
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MDW
26h 03m
2 stops
KLM Logo
13:00 - 21:25
MDW
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CPT
25h 25m
2 stops
R26 104KLM
Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Aug 19
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:56
CPT
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MDW
25h 41m
2 stops
KLM Logo
13:22 - 21:25
MDW
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CPT
25h 03m
2 stops
R26 740KLM
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Jun 16
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 19
ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R18 739
Turkish Airlines
Jul 14
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 6
ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R19 440
Turkish Airlines
Jul 16
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 6
ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R19 717

Etihad Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Sept 11
CPT15:10Cape Town Intl
55h 30m
2 stops
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 27
ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
56h 50m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
R19 375
Etihad Airways
Sept 11
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
32h 50m
2 stops
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 27
ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
56h 50m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
R19 391
Etihad Airways
Jul 14
CPT15:10Cape Town Intl
72h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 3
ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
56h 50m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
R19 814

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

R18 739

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

19:30-15:05

1 stop26h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

19:20-17:30

1 stop39h 10m

R18 837

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

19:30-16:50

1 stop28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

19:20-13:10

1 stop34h 50m

R18 902

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

15:10-15:40

2 stops55h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

21:10-13:00

2 stops56h 50m

R19 375

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

13:50-15:40

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

21:10-13:00

2 stops56h 50m

R19 391
Fastest return journey

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

R19 489

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

R19 505

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

14:25-17:49

3 stops34h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/5

6:00-22:10

2 stops33h 10m

R19 554

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

23:15-18:18

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago Midway

Wed 19/8

13:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

R26 104

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

23:15-17:56

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

Mon 25/5

13:22-21:25

2 stops25h 03m

R26 740

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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 311. 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 R16 995.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% 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 17% 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

25h 41m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 25h 41m
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 25h 41m.

  • 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R5 649Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 002 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 133Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 604 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 443Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 308 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 186Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 422 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 692Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 502 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 181Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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