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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R10 855

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 9/10. 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 - 18:46
CPT
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ORD
29h 41m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 - 17:50
ORD
-
CPT
27h 50m
1 stop
R16 152Delta
Fri, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 25
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 12:06
CPT
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ORD
23h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 15:20
ORD
-
CPT
25h 20m
1 stop
R16 347United Airlines
Mon, Jul 13 - Sat, Aug 1
KLM Logo
23:15 - 14:30
CPT
-
ORD
22h 15m
1 stop
KLM Logo
16:50 - 21:25
ORD
-
CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
R16 364KLM
Sun, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 27
Delta Logo
20:05 - 11:45
CPT
-
ORD
22h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 - 17:50
ORD
-
CPT
27h 50m
1 stop
R16 380Delta
Fri, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 25
Air France Logo
0:15 - 21:37
CPT
-
ORD
28h 22m
2 stops
Air France Logo
17:20 - 5:50
ORD
-
CPT
28h 30m
1 stop
R16 494Air France
Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Nov 9
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:30
CPT
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ORD
27h 15m
2 stops
KLM Logo
16:50 - 21:25
ORD
-
CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
R16 510KLM
Sun, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 27
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 22:06
CPT
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ORD
33h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 15:20
ORD
-
CPT
36h 35m
2 stops
R16 591United Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Fri, Aug 7
KLM Logo
23:15 - 20:31
CPT
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ORD
28h 16m
2 stops
KLM Logo
16:20 - 21:25
ORD
-
CPT
22h 05m
1 stop
R16 949KLM
Fri, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 25
Delta Logo
23:15 - 14:15
CPT
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ORD
22h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 - 17:50
ORD
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CPT
27h 50m
1 stop
R17 111Delta
Fri, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 25
Delta Logo
23:15 - 20:31
CPT
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ORD
28h 16m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:30 - 17:50
ORD
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CPT
29h 20m
1 stop
R17 192Delta
Fri, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 25

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Air France flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Air France deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Air France
Sept 27
CPT0:15Cape Town Intl
28h 22m
2 stops
ORD21:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 9
ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 30m
1 stop
CPT5:50Cape Town Intl
R16 494
Air France
Sept 27
CPT0:15Cape Town Intl
28h 22m
2 stops
ORD21:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 9
ORD19:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 35m
2 stops
CPT5:50Cape Town Intl
R19 077

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Jul 16
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 5
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 10m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R17 680
Qatar Airways
Jul 16
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 3
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 10m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R19 532
Qatar Airways
Jul 27
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 3
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 10m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R19 727

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

20:05-18:46

1 stop29h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/7

7:00-17:50

1 stop27h 50m

R16 152

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/7

19:50-12:06

1 stop23h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/8

7:00-15:20

1 stop25h 20m

R16 347
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/7

16:50-21:25

1 stop21h 35m

R16 364

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

20:05-11:45

2 stops22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/7

7:00-17:50

1 stop27h 50m

R16 380

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

0:15-21:37

2 stops28h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

17:20-5:50

1 stop28h 30m

R16 494

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

23:15-19:30

2 stops27h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/7

16:50-21:25

1 stop21h 35m

R16 510

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

19:50-22:06

1 stop33h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/8

19:45-15:20

2 stops36h 35m

R16 591

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

23:15-20:31

2 stops28h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/7

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R16 949

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/7

7:00-17:50

1 stop27h 50m

R17 111

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/7

23:15-20:31

2 stops28h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/7

5:30-17:50

1 stop29h 20m

R17 192

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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 606. 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 639.

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 9% 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

23h 33m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 23h 33m
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 23h 33m.

  • 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 R5 633Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 009 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 092Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 819 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 187Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 411 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 646Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 529 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 131Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 726 reviews
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