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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R10 738

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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 8:15CPT-ORD
24h 40m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35ORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
R14 855Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jul 21 - Mon, Jul 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15CPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35ORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
R16 045Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Jul 19 - Mon, Jul 28
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 8:39CPT-ORD
19h 49m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:24 - 15:20ORD-CPT
17h 56m1 stop
R17 677United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 21 - Mon, Jul 28
KLM Logo
23:00 - 18:11CPT-ORD
26h 11m2 stops
KLM Logo
14:00 - 21:25ORD-CPT
24h 25m2 stops
R18 387KLM
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Mon, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 29
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 14:00CPT-ORD
26h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:54 - 11:00ORD-CPT
38h 06m2 stops
R18 512British Airways
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Tue, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 18
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 14:00CPT-ORD
26h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:57 - 11:00ORD-CPT
59h 03m2 stops
R18 618British Airways
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Tue, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 17:55CPT-ORD
32h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
33h 00m1 stop
R19 009Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jul 22 - Mon, Jul 28
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 8:39CPT-ORD
19h 49m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:50 - 15:20ORD-CPT
21h 30m1 stop
R19 204United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40CPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
33h 00m1 stop
R20 748Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 28
KLM Logo
23:00 - 18:40CPT-MDW
26h 40m2 stops
KLM Logo
13:46 - 21:25MDW-CPT
24h 39m2 stops
R22 398KLM
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Mon, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 29

KLM flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best KLM deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
KLM
Jul 21
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
26h 11m
2 stops
ORD18:11Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 29
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 25m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R18 387
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KLM
Jul 21
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
26h 40m
2 stops
MDW18:40Chicago Midway
Jul 29
MDW13:46Chicago Midway
24h 39m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R22 398
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KLM
Jul 7
CPT23:00Cape Town Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
ORD14:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 24
ORD16:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 05m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R22 682
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Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Jul 7
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
29h 15m
3 stops
ORD12:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 24
ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
47h 00m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
R23 907
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Kenya Airways
Jul 7
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
29h 15m
3 stops
ORD12:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 24
ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
47h 00m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
R24 741
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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 November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Cape Town, with most prices found around R18 050. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of November, then departing from Cape Town during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R18 263.

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 R19 105. 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 935.

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 560. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around R20 886. 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 866 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 530 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 23% 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 July 2025, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 5% 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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Best price found

R10 738

Fastest flight time

19h 49m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 738. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 855.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 19h 49m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Cape Town Intl Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cape Town Intl Airport - Chicago Midway Airport.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

  • 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 19h 49m.

  • 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
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 925Free CancellationRating
7,2
788 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 770Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 852 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R17 265Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 886 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R17 426Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 366 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R17 630Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 973 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 705Free CancellationRating
6,6
7 086 reviews
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