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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R11 531

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Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15CPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35ORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
R16 107Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 8:15CPT-ORD
24h 40m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35ORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
R17 451Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 14:14CPT-ORD
25h 24m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:43 - 15:20ORD-CPT
21h 37m1 stop
R17 832United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 28
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:40CPT-ORD
32h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:32 - 15:20ORD-CPT
17h 48m1 stop
R18 050United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 28
Delta Logo
21:30 - 21:12CPT-ORD
31h 42m1 stop
Delta Logo
18:50 - 12:05ORD-CPT
33h 15m2 stops
R18 123Delta
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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Dec 7
Delta Logo
21:30 - 13:51CPT-ORD
24h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:15 - 19:15ORD-CPT
25h 00m1 stop
R18 141Delta
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Mon, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 31
KLM Logo
23:15 - 14:40CPT-ORD
22h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
16:15 - 21:10ORD-CPT
21h 55m1 stop
R18 286KLM
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40CPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
33h 00m1 stop
R19 140Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
KLM Logo
18:25 - 14:40CPT-ORD
27h 15m2 stops
KLM Logo
13:00 - 21:10ORD-CPT
25h 10m2 stops
R19 449KLM
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40CPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
33h 00m1 stop
R21 755Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 30

Delta flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Delta deals on Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Delta
Nov 23
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
31h 42m
1 stop
ORD21:12Chicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 7
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 15m
2 stops
CPT12:05Cape Town Intl
R18 123
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Delta
Dec 22
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
24h 21m
1 stop
ORD13:51Chicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 31
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 00m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
R18 141
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Delta
Dec 22
CPT20:50Cape Town Intl
32h 04m
2 stops
ORD20:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 31
ORD17:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 15m
2 stops
CPT6:45Cape Town Intl
R18 305
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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Turkish Airlines
Sept 18
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 22
ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R19 140
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Turkish Airlines
Sept 1
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 30
ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R21 755
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Turkish Airlines
Sept 17
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 22
ORD23:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 05m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
R22 953
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 2 August 2025.
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Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/9

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R16 107

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

14:35-8:15

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/9

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R17 451

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

19:50-14:14

2 stops25h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/8

10:43-15:20

1 stop21h 37m

R17 832

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

19:50-21:40

2 stops32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/8

14:32-15:20

1 stop17h 48m

R18 050

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

21:30-21:12

1 stop31h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

18:50-12:05

2 stops33h 15m

R18 123

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

21:30-13:51

1 stop24h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

10:15-19:15

1 stop25h 00m

R18 141

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

23:15-14:40

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

16:15-21:10

1 stop21h 55m

R18 286

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/9

19:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R19 140

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

18:25-14:40

2 stops27h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

13:00-21:10

2 stops25h 10m

R19 449

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/9

19:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R21 755

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Cape Town is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 233, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around R17 524.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Cape Town is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as R19 776. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around R23 009. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as R20 432. Flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R22 834.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around R20 470 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Cape Town for as low as R15 889 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight.

How have Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are approximately 16% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (CPT to ORD) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R11 531

Fastest flight time

20h 45m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R11 531. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 107.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 20h 45m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cape Town Intl Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl by plane?

    A flight from Cape Town Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl will travel around 13684,9 km. 20h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport. 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 O'Hare Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Free Cancellation
Price
Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R15 530Free CancellationRating
7,2
803 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R17 141Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 904 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R17 665Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 935 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R17 829Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 384 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R18 038Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 983 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R19 118Free CancellationRating
6,6
7 224 reviews
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