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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R11 216

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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 315Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
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
R16 167Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 21
Delta Logo
20:25 - 18:31
CPT
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ORD
29h 06m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:50 - 21:25
ORD
-
CPT
28h 35m
2 stops
R17 241Delta
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
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
R17 289Ethiopian Air
Sat, Jun 27 - Tue, Jul 21
Delta Logo
20:25 - 18:40
CPT
-
MDW
29h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
19:20 - 7:05
MDW
-
CPT
28h 45m
2 stops
R17 433Delta
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
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
R17 497Ethiopian Air
Fri, Jun 26 - Tue, Jul 21
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
R17 946KLM
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
KLM Logo
23:15 - 14:15
CPT
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ORD
22h 00m
1 stop
KLM Logo
16:20 - 21:25
ORD
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CPT
22h 05m
1 stop
R17 962KLM
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
KLM Logo
23:15 - 14:15
CPT
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ORD
22h 00m
1 stop
KLM Logo
16:20 - 21:25
ORD
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CPT
22h 05m
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R17 978KLM
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Delta Logo
20:05 - 9:56
CPT
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MDW
20h 51m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:35 - 21:25
MDW
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CPT
28h 50m
2 stops
R22 785Delta
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Apr 3
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
32h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 10
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
R20 942
Qatar Airways
Apr 3
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
32h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 10
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
R21 279

KLM flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best KLM deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
KLM
May 28
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 4
ORD16:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 05m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 946
KLM
May 28
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 4
ORD16:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 05m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 962
KLM
May 28
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 4
ORD16:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 05m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
R17 978

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 315

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R16 167

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

20:25-18:31

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

9:50-21:25

2 stops28h 35m

R17 241

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R17 289

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

20:25-18:40

2 stops29h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/4

19:20-7:05

2 stops28h 45m

R17 433

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R17 497

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R17 946

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R17 962

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R17 978

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

20:05-9:56

1 stop20h 51m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/4

9:35-21:25

2 stops28h 50m

R22 785

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Chicago

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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 039. 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 408.

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 180 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 238 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 19% 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 February 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 20% 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

22h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 22h 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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  • 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 22h 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?

  • 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
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Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R13 703Free CancellationRating
7,2
962 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R14 898Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 311 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 271Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 220 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R15 732Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 456 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R15 916Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 205 reviews
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