Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Cape Town?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 6h 18m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Chicago and Cape Town?

Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Cape Town?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the lowest average return price of R24 866.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 30h 25m.

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

Ethiopian Air is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Cape Town Intl

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

Prices for flights from Chicago to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Cape Town 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 Chicago to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R16 085 to R22 986. The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 673.

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20:20 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

31h 30m

1 stop

17:15 - 10:05

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1 stop

R15 673Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

11:25 - 11:50

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CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R15 689Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15

20:10 - 11:50

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16:35 - 18:15

CPT

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32h 40m

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R16 006Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, May 6

11:50 - 11:50

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17:15 - 19:25

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R16 117Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18

12:50 - 11:50

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17:15 - 11:05

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R16 212Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24

9:45 - 14:35

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13:50 - 7:40

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R16 244Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 22

10:49 - 19:15

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24h 26m

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23:45 - 18:40

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26h 55m

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R20 892Delta

Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15

9:34 - 19:15

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23:45 - 17:37

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25h 52m

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R20 971Delta

Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 4

10:49 - 19:15

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CPT

24h 26m

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21:30 - 17:22

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26h 52m

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R21 812Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

10:46 - 19:15

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CPT

24h 29m

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20:05 - 16:25

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MDW

27h 20m

1 stop

R22 066Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, May 10

Delta flights from Chicago to Cape Town

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Delta

Feb 12

ORD6:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 30m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 15

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 733

Delta

Feb 12

MDW10:49Chicago Midway

24h 26m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 15

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

26h 55m

2 stops

MDW18:40Chicago Midway

R20 892

Delta

Feb 4

MDW13:51Chicago Midway

21h 24m

2 stops

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 11

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

25h 52m

2 stops

MDW17:37Chicago Midway

R20 956

KLM flights from Chicago to Cape Town

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KLM

Feb 2

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 30m

1 stop

CPT5:50Cape Town Intl

Feb 15

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

R22 050

KLM

Apr 8

MDW13:10Chicago Midway

25h 15m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Apr 15

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

26h 21m

2 stops

MDW18:36Chicago Midway

R24 620

KLM

Feb 2

MDW13:26Chicago Midway

24h 29m

2 stops

CPT21:55Cape Town Intl

Feb 15

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

26h 55m

2 stops

MDW18:40Chicago Midway

R28 475

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Wed 25/2

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

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17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

R15 673

ChicagoCape Town

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

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16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R15 689

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

16:35-18:15

1 stop32h 40m

R16 006

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-19:25

1 stop33h 10m

R16 117

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

R16 212

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R16 244

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/2

10:49-19:15

1 stop24h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

23:45-18:40

2 stops26h 55m

R20 892

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 16/2

9:34-19:15

2 stops25h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

23:45-17:37

2 stops25h 52m

R20 971

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/3

10:49-19:15

1 stop24h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

21:30-17:22

1 stop26h 52m

R21 812

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/2

10:46-19:15

1 stop24h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

20:05-16:25

1 stop27h 20m

R22 066

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Chicago, with most prices found around R16 958. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of April, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R18 275.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R22 182 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Chicago for as low as R17 418 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Cape Town flight.

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Cape Town takes 20h 50m

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How far is Chicago to Cape Town Intl by plane?
A flight from Chicago to Cape Town Intl will travel around 13659,5 km. Typically, this will take 20h 50m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Cape Town 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 Chicago to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town 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 Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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