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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R9 846

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Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:15
CPT
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ORD
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 11:50
ORD
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CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
R16 123Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 14:27
CPT
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ORD
25h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
16:05 - 9:30
ORD
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CPT
34h 25m
1 stop
R16 765United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
KLM Logo
18:25 - 14:15
CPT
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ORD
26h 50m
2 stops
KLM Logo
11:26 - 21:25
ORD
-
CPT
26h 59m
2 stops
R17 222KLM
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
KLM Logo
18:25 - 14:15
CPT
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ORD
26h 50m
2 stops
KLM Logo
16:20 - 21:25
ORD
-
CPT
22h 05m
1 stop
R17 256KLM
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 8:15
CPT
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ORD
47h 50m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35
ORD
-
CPT
21h 20m
1 stop
R17 984Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:15
CPT
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ORD
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 11:50
ORD
-
CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
R18 068Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Thu, Jul 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40
CPT
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ORD
24h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 11:50
ORD
-
CPT
41h 25m
1 stop
R18 085Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Thu, Jul 16
Etihad Airways Logo
15:25 - 8:35
CPT
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ORD
48h 10m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 13:00
ORD
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CPT
64h 00m
2 stops
R18 204Etihad Airways
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 20
Delta Logo
20:05 - 12:07
CPT
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MDW
23h 02m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:27 - 21:25
MDW
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CPT
28h 58m
2 stops
R19 100Delta
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
20:05 - 12:30
CPT
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MDW
23h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
18:45 - 17:50
MDW
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CPT
40h 05m
2 stops
R25 224Delta
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jul 5

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Apr 29
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 6
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R15 598
Ethiopian Air
Apr 25
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 27
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 45m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
R19 286
Ethiopian Air
Jun 26
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 23
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R20 048

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 28
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
20h 38m
1 stop
ORD9:38Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 5
ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 15m
2 stops
CPT9:30Cape Town Intl
R16 765
United Airlines
Jul 19
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
34h 26m
1 stop
ORD23:26Chicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 29
ORD8:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
CPT18:00Cape Town Intl
R19 151
United Airlines
Jun 14
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
22h 53m
1 stop
ORD11:53Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 31
ORD16:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 20m
2 stops
CPT17:20Cape Town Intl
R20 470

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

16:35-18:15

1 stop32h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

R16 123

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-14:27

1 stop25h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

16:05-9:30

1 stop34h 25m

R16 765

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

18:25-14:15

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

11:26-21:25

2 stops26h 59m

R17 222
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

18:25-14:15

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R17 256

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

15:25-8:15

2 stops47h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R17 984

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

16:35-18:15

1 stop32h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

R18 068

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/7

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

R18 085

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

15:25-8:35

2 stops48h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

14:00-13:00

2 stops64h 00m

R18 204

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:05-12:07

1 stop23h 02m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

9:27-21:25

2 stops28h 58m

R19 100

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

20:05-12:30

2 stops23h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/7

18:45-17:50

2 stops40h 05m

R25 224

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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 935. 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 R17 324.

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 R19 298 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 R14 329 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 12% 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 March 2026, prices for Cape Town to Chicago flights are approximately 1% 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

25h 41m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago takes 25h 41m
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 25h 41m.

  • 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
Free Cancellation
Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R5 865Free CancellationRating
7,2
972 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 712Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 426 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R16 033Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 255 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 805Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 293 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R17 330Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 471 reviews
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