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.

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

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

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 August 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.

R11 366 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Chicago in 2026

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20:05 - 15:24CPT Cape Town Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

26h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:00 - 17:50MDW Chicago Midway-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 444Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 1

20:05 - 16:37CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:29 - 17:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R15 444Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 1

20:00 - 14:27CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 27m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19:47 - 15:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 648United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

20:00 - 20:13CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 13m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl New York LaGuardia

19:47 - 15:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R16 825United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

13:15 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:20 - 17:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 387Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

0:55 - 18:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R17 644Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 15 - Sun, Jan 3

0:55 - 18:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R17 740Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 2

13:15 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:20 - 10:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 836Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

7:40 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

16:15 - 21:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 864KLM

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

7:40 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:29 - 21:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 41m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R18 928KLM

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 27

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KLM flights from Cape Town to Chicago

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KLM

Sept 11

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

37h 35m

1 stop

ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 27

ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m

1 stop

CPT21:10Cape Town Intl

R18 864

KLM

Sept 11

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

37h 35m

1 stop

ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 27

ORD13:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 41m

2 stops

CPT21:10Cape Town Intl

R18 928

KLM

Oct 6

CPT0:15Cape Town Intl

28h 28m

2 stops

ORD21:43Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 14

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

R19 281

Air France flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Air France deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets

Air France

Dec 19

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

39h 45m

1 stop

ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 9

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 00m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

R16 680

Air France

Dec 19

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

39h 45m

1 stop

ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 9

ORD19:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 10m

2 stops

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

R16 745

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Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

20:05-15:24

1 stop26h 19m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/10

13:00-17:50

1 stop21h 50m

R15 444

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

20:05-16:37

1 stop27h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/10

11:29-17:50

1 stop23h 21m

R15 444

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

20:00-14:27

1 stop25h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

19:47-15:20

1 stop36h 33m

R16 648

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

20:00-20:13

2 stops31h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

19:47-15:20

1 stop36h 33m

R16 825

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

13:15-15:05

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

19:20-17:30

1 stop39h 10m

R17 387

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

0:55-18:20

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

20:15-23:00

1 stop42h 45m

R17 644

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

0:55-18:20

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

20:15-23:00

1 stop42h 45m

R17 740

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

13:15-15:05

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

19:20-10:15

1 stop31h 55m

R17 836

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

7:40-14:15

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

16:15-21:10

1 stop21h 55m

R18 864

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

7:40-14:15

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

13:29-21:10

2 stops24h 41m

R18 928

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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 R17 900 to R26 602.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 444.

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 440. 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 R16 809.

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 August 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 9% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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	R11 366
Fastest flight time	22h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R11 366. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 444.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 22h 15m

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 22h 15m.
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 August 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 42% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are KLM at 18%, Ethiopian Air at 14%, and Qatar Airways at 14%.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 545	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 034 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 135 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R15 005	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 481 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 258	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 567 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 913	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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