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

Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, 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 46% 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 October 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 135 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Chicago in 2026/27

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21:00 - 19:09CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 09m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:30 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 235Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Jan 11

21:00 - 18:44CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 44m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

18:16 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 235Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1

13:50 - 8:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 - 14:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 485Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

13:50 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 - 14:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 933Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31

20:50 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

13:30 - 16:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 481United Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 18

20:50 - 10:02CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 12m1 stop Newark

15:45 - 18:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 15m1 stop Newark

R16 481United Airlines

Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 16

17:15 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m1 stop Istanbul

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

42h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R17 578Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31

17:15 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m1 stop Istanbul

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

42h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R17 578Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31

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

28h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

17:55 - 5:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 874KLM

Sun, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 19

14:00 - 14:25CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

19:00 - 5:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 874KLM

Tue, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 19

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Air France flights from Cape Town to Chicago

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Air France

Nov 15

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

32h 55m

2 stops

ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 22

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 55m

2 stops

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

R17 611

Air France

Dec 5

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

39h 45m

1 stop

ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 7

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 00m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

R18 060

Delta flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets

Delta

Nov 2

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

28h 57m

1 stop

ORD17:47Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 9

ORD15:59Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 36m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R15 966

Delta

Dec 6

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

21h 38m

1 stop

MDW10:28Chicago Midway

Jan 6

MDW10:35Chicago Midway

24h 00m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 033

Delta

Jan 29

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

21h 17m

1 stop

ORD10:07Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 17

ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 35m

2 stops

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 182

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CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

21:00-19:09

2 stops30h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/1

9:30-18:35

1 stop25h 05m

R15 235

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

21:00-18:44

2 stops29h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/12

18:16-18:35

1 stop40h 19m

R15 235

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

13:50-8:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

10:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

R15 485

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/10

10:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

R15 933

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

20:50-9:40

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/2

13:30-16:10

1 stop18h 40m

R16 481

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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

20:50-10:02

1 stop21h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/2

15:45-18:00

1 stop18h 15m

R16 481

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

17:15-11:00

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/10

21:15-23:00

1 stop42h 45m

R17 578

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

17:15-11:00

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/10

21:15-23:00

1 stop42h 45m

R17 578

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

18:25-14:25

2 stops28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/2

17:55-5:45

2 stops27h 50m

R18 874

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

14:00-14:25

2 stops32h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/2

19:00-5:45

2 stops26h 45m

R18 874

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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 R15 534 to R19 754.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 235.

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 930. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of September, then departing from Cape Town during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R17 013.

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

You could potentially save up to 5% 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 October 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 15% 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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Best price found	R10 135
Fastest flight time	24h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 135. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 235.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 24h 00m

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 24h 00m.
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 October 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 41% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are KLM at 17%, Qatar Airways at 17%, and Turkish Airlines at 13%.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 738	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 430	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 280 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 528	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 454 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 825	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 576 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R18 496	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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