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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R9 838

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Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35
ORD
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
R13 662Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35
ORD
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
R14 071Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jun 29 - Wed, Jul 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35
ORD
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
R14 087Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jun 18 - Tue, Jul 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35
ORD
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
R14 610Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jun 24 - Sun, Jul 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35
ORD
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
R14 855Ethiopian Air
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15
CPT
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ORD
25h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35
ORD
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CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
R14 921Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jun 14 - Tue, Jul 21
Delta Logo
20:25 - 17:58
CPT
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MDW
28h 33m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:27 - 17:50
MDW
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CPT
25h 23m
2 stops
R16 604Delta
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
Delta Logo
20:25 - 17:58
CPT
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MDW
28h 33m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:27 - 21:25
MDW
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CPT
28h 58m
2 stops
R18 303Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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23:15 - 18:40
CPT
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MDW
26h 25m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
13:24 - 21:45
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25h 21m
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R20 101Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 30
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:33
CPT
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MDW
26h 18m
2 stops
KLM Logo
13:22 - 21:25
MDW
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CPT
25h 03m
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R26 164KLM
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Apr 14
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
33h 05m
1 stop
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 21
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
R18 271
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
R19 023
Qatar Airways
Mar 5
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
33h 55m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 14
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
R21 245

Delta flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
Apr 16
CPT20:25Cape Town Intl
26h 53m
2 stops
ORD16:18Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 23
ORD14:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 25m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R16 604
Delta
Apr 14
CPT20:25Cape Town Intl
26h 53m
2 stops
ORD16:18Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 21
ORD16:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 05m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 535
Delta
Jun 14
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
22h 15m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 22
ORD19:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 55m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R17 552

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/7

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 662

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/7

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 071

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 087

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/7

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 610

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 855

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 921

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

20:25-17:58

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Thu 23/4

9:27-17:50

2 stops25h 23m

R16 604

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

20:25-17:58

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Tue 21/4

9:27-21:25

2 stops28h 58m

R18 303

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

23:15-18:40

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago Midway

Thu 30/4

13:24-21:45

2 stops25h 21m

R20 101

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-18:33

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/6

13:22-21:25

2 stops25h 03m

R26 164

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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 359. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of September, then departing from Cape Town during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 735.

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 R17 477 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 463 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 17% 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 March 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 2% 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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Cheap Cape Town to Chicago (CPT to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

25h 25m

Direct flights

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

  • 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 R13 798Free CancellationRating
7,2
962 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 194Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 382 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 575Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 240 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 233Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 245 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 741Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 463 reviews
Search KLM flights

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