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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R9 789

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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
R14 850Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jun 7 - Tue, Jul 21
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
R15 383Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, May 2
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
R15 416Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jun 7 - Thu, Aug 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:15
CPT
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ORD
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 11:50
ORD
-
CPT
41h 25m
1 stop
R15 683Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 16:49
CPT
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ORD
27h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:00 - 15:20
ORD
-
CPT
23h 20m
2 stops
R16 016United Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 13:15
CPT
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ORD
24h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:55 - 15:20
ORD
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CPT
19h 25m
1 stop
R16 065United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
Delta Logo
20:05 - 17:58
CPT
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MDW
28h 53m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:24 - 21:25
MDW
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CPT
25h 01m
2 stops
R16 931Delta
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Delta Logo
20:25 - 17:58
CPT
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MDW
28h 33m
2 stops
Delta Logo
19:16 - 5:50
MDW
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CPT
27h 34m
2 stops
R20 677Delta
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:36
CPT
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MDW
26h 21m
2 stops
KLM Logo
13:24 - 21:25
MDW
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CPT
25h 01m
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R22 758KLM
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:31
CPT
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MDW
50h 16m
2 stops
KLM Logo
9:30 - 21:25
MDW
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CPT
28h 55m
2 stops
R26 454KLM
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Aug 19

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Jun 7
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 21
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R14 850
Ethiopian Air
Apr 19
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 2
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R15 383
Ethiopian Air
Jun 7
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 6
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R15 416

United Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Cape Town to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 20
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
27h 59m
2 stops
ORD16:49Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 27
ORD9:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 20m
2 stops
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
R16 016
United Airlines
Apr 23
CPT19:50Cape Town Intl
24h 25m
2 stops
ORD13:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 30
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
R16 065
United Airlines
Apr 19
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
22h 51m
1 stop
ORD11:51Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 2
ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m
1 stop
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
R16 082

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 850

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R15 383

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/8

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R15 416

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

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

R15 683

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

19:50-16:49

2 stops27h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

9:00-15:20

2 stops23h 20m

R16 016
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

19:50-13:15

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

12:55-15:20

1 stop19h 25m

R16 065

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

20:05-17:58

2 stops28h 53m

Chicago Midway

Tue 28/4

13:24-21:25

2 stops25h 01m

R16 931

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

20:25-17:58

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Mon 27/4

19:16-5:50

2 stops27h 34m

R20 677

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

23:15-18:36

2 stops26h 21m

Chicago Midway

Mon 27/4

13:24-21:25

2 stops25h 01m

R22 758

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

23:15-18:31

2 stops50h 16m

Chicago Midway

Wed 19/8

9:30-21:25

2 stops28h 55m

R26 454

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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 665. 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 048.

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 25m

Direct flights

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

  • 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.

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  • 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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Rating
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R5 771Free CancellationRating
7,2
968 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 461Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 409 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 778Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 249 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 537Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 276 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R17 054Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 468 reviews
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