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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R9 713

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Chicago departing on 11/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Delta Logo
20:05 - 10:05
CPT
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MDW
21h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
18:42 - 17:50
MDW
-
CPT
40h 08m
2 stops
R16 347Delta
Sun, Jul 19 - Wed, Aug 12
Delta Logo
20:05 - 21:52
CPT
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ORD
32h 47m
2 stops
Delta Logo
18:25 - 17:50
ORD
-
CPT
40h 25m
1 stop
R16 347Delta
Sun, Jul 19 - Wed, Aug 12
KLM Logo
23:15 - 14:15
CPT
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ORD
22h 00m
1 stop
KLM Logo
16:20 - 21:25
ORD
-
CPT
22h 05m
1 stop
R16 526KLM
Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 23:31
CPT
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ORD
34h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:40 - 17:10
ORD
-
CPT
36h 30m
2 stops
R16 558United Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 28
KLM Logo
23:15 - 14:15
CPT
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ORD
22h 00m
1 stop
KLM Logo
14:12 - 21:25
ORD
-
CPT
24h 13m
2 stops
R16 607KLM
Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 14:35
CPT
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ORD
25h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 - 18:00
ORD
-
CPT
28h 00m
1 stop
R16 640United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 29
KLM Logo
23:15 - 22:39
CPT
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ORD
30h 24m
2 stops
KLM Logo
16:20 - 21:25
ORD
-
CPT
22h 05m
1 stop
R16 689KLM
Sun, Jul 19 - Tue, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:00
CPT
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ORD
32h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:30 - 17:10
ORD
-
CPT
36h 40m
1 stop
R16 901United Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Tue, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:00
CPT
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ORD
32h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
21:45 - 17:10
ORD
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CPT
36h 25m
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R17 064United Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Tue, Oct 20
Delta Logo
23:15 - 22:15
CPT
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MDW
30h 00m
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Delta Logo
6:05 - 17:50
MDW
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CPT
28h 45m
1 stop
R17 357Delta
Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Aug 10

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Jul 10
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
34h 31m
1 stop
ORD23:31Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 28
ORD21:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 40m
1 stop
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
R16 558
United Airlines
Nov 11
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 29
ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 00m
1 stop
CPT18:00Cape Town Intl
R16 640
United Airlines
Jun 11
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
20h 10m
1 stop
ORD9:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 1
ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
R16 673

Delta flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
Jun 7
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
34h 54m
1 stop
ORD23:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 22
ORD5:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 20m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R16 298
Delta
Jul 19
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
34h 48m
1 stop
ORD23:53Chicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 9
ORD19:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 25m
2 stops
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R16 347
Delta
Jun 7
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
24h 09m
2 stops
ORD13:14Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 22
ORD6:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 15m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
R16 363

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

20:05-10:05

1 stop21h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/8

18:42-17:50

2 stops40h 08m

R16 347

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

20:05-21:52

2 stops32h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/8

18:25-17:50

1 stop40h 25m

R16 347
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R16 526

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

20:00-23:31

1 stop34h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

21:40-17:10

2 stops36h 30m

R16 558

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

14:12-21:25

2 stops24h 13m

R16 607

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

20:50-14:35

1 stop25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/11

6:00-18:00

1 stop28h 00m

R16 640

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

23:15-22:39

2 stops30h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R16 689

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

19:50-21:00

1 stop32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/10

21:30-17:10

1 stop36h 40m

R16 901

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

19:50-21:00

1 stop32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/10

21:45-17:10

2 stops36h 25m

R17 064

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

23:15-22:15

2 stops30h 00m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/8

6:05-17:50

1 stop28h 45m

R17 357

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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 March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Cape Town, with most prices found around R5 623. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of March, then departing from Cape Town during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R5 655.

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 June 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 10% 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

20h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 20h 10m
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 20h 10m.

  • 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
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Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R5 650Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 006 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 136Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 774 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 232Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 408 reviews
Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLMPriceFrom R16 695Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 524 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 184Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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