What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Chicago?

Turkish Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Chicago

Which airlines fly to Chicago?

United Airlines, KLM and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Cape Town according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago as of September 2026.

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.

R10 461 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Chicago in 2026

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20:50 - 9:13CPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

20h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:30 - 18:35MDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 103Delta

Sun, Dec 20 - Mon, Jan 25

20:50 - 9:13CPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

20h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:35 - 18:35MDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 103Delta

Sun, Dec 20 - Mon, Jan 25

19:50 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 10m1 stop Newark

8:40 - 16:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 30m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 264United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Jan 21

20:50 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:59 - 18:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 01m1 stop Newark

R16 264United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 29

16:35 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m1 stop Istanbul

21:15 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R20 374Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

14:00 - 19:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

12:45 - 14:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 50m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 164Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

12:35 - 18:43CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 08m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:50 - 10:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R25 387Qatar Airways

Sun, Dec 20 - Tue, Dec 29

12:35 - 18:43CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 08m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:50 - 10:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R25 629Qatar Airways

Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Dec 29

0:15 - 22:33CPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

29h 18m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:27 - 22:40MDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 13m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

R30 852KLM

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31

18:25 - 14:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

10:07 - 22:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 33m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

R30 981KLM

Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 29

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19:50 - 9:44CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 54m1 stop Newark

10:00 - 18:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R16 264United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

19:50 - 11:46CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 56m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11:00 - 18:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R16 264United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

19:50 - 9:44CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 54m1 stop Newark

7:00 - 18:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m1 stop Newark

R16 264United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

19:50 - 9:44CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 54m1 stop Newark

10:00 - 18:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R16 329United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

5:45 - 8:35CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:30 - 10:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 00m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl

R22 889Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

14:25 - 12:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:00 - 22:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R23 340Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

14:25 - 12:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:00 - 13:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R23 340Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

14:25 - 12:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:00 - 22:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R25 678Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Jan 19

14:30 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 - 13:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R54 305Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Jan 15

14:30 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

21:41 - 13:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

55h 19m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

R71 069Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Jan 15

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Delta flights from Cape Town to Chicago

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Delta

Dec 20

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

20h 02m

1 stop

ORD8:52Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 25

ORD15:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 35m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 103

Delta

Dec 20

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

20h 02m

1 stop

ORD8:52Chicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 30

ORD5:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 05m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 119

Delta

Dec 20

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

28h 35m

2 stops

ORD17:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 31

ORD13:26Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 09m

2 stops

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R17 344

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago

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United Airlines

Oct 1

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

28h 02m

2 stops

ORD16:52Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 21

ORD14:21Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 49m

1 stop

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R16 264

United Airlines

Oct 24

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

31h 24m

1 stop

ORD20:14Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 31

ORD14:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 41m

1 stop

CPT16:10Cape Town Intl

R16 329

United Airlines

Sept 17

CPT19:50Cape Town Intl

22h 56m

2 stops

ORD11:46Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 19

ORD11:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 00m

2 stops

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R16 345

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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

20:50-9:13

1 stop20h 23m

Chicago Midway

Mon 25/1

12:30-18:35

2 stops22h 05m

R16 103

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

20:50-9:13

1 stop20h 23m

Chicago Midway

Mon 25/1

10:35-18:35

1 stop24h 00m

R16 103

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

19:50-9:00

1 stop20h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/1

8:40-16:10

1 stop23h 30m

R16 264

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

20:50-14:40

1 stop25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/11

12:59-18:00

1 stop21h 01m

R16 264

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

16:35-11:00

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/10

21:15-23:00

1 stop42h 45m

R20 374

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

14:00-19:20

2 stops36h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/10

12:45-14:35

2 stops42h 50m

R21 164

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

12:35-18:43

2 stops38h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/12

18:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R25 387

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/12

12:35-18:43

2 stops38h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/12

18:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R25 629

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

0:15-22:33

2 stops29h 18m

Chicago Midway

Sat 31/10

13:27-22:40

2 stops26h 13m

R30 852

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

18:25-14:25

2 stops28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/12

10:07-22:40

2 stops28h 33m

R30 981

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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 264 to R24 146.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 103.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Cape Town, with most prices found around R16 506. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of July, then departing from Cape Town during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R17 038.

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

You could potentially save up to 6% 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 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	R10 461
Fastest flight time	21h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 461. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 103.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 21h 55m

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 21h 55m.
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?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago as of September 2026.
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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Cape Town to Chicago is United Airlines, representing 40% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are KLM at 17%, Qatar Airways at 15%, and Ethiopian Air at 14%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 567	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 970	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 197 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 065	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 473 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 323	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 576 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 985	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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