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

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and SWISS are the most popular carriers 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.

R11 214 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cape Town (CHI-CPT) in 2025

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 R25 311 to R31 622. The lowest price recently found on this route was R17 120.

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9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT

20h 50m1 stop

13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD

25h 50m2 stops

R17 120Ethiopian Air

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Fri, Nov 28 - Sun, Dec 7

23:45 - 11:50ORD-CPT

29h 05m1 stop

17:15 - 11:05CPT-ORD

24h 50m1 stop

R17 208Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 29

11:54 - 11:00ORD-CPT

40h 06m2 stops

18:55 - 14:40CPT-ORD

26h 45m1 stop

R17 823American Airlines

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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 5

17:10 - 12:10ORD-CPT

35h 00m1 stop

20:35 - 13:50CPT-ORD

25h 15m1 stop

R17 841British Airways

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Mon, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 14

18:45 - 12:10ORD-CPT

33h 25m1 stop

18:55 - 15:25CPT-ORD

28h 30m1 stop

R17 859

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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17

20:28 - 10:20ORD-CPT

29h 52m2 stops

18:55 - 15:25CPT-ORD

28h 30m1 stop

R17 929American Airlines

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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17

20:45 - 12:10ORD-CPT

31h 25m1 stop

20:40 - 17:24CPT-ORD

28h 44m2 stops

R18 034

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Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 21

20:45 - 8:05ORD-CPT

27h 20m1 stop

22:10 - 13:50CPT-ORD

23h 40m1 stop

R19 282British Airways

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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 8

17:25 - 19:15MDW-CPT

17h 50m1 stop

21:30 - 9:56CPT-MDW

20h 26m1 stop

R27 262Delta

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Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16

13:00 - 19:15MDW-CPT

22h 15m2 stops

21:30 - 18:08CPT-MDW

28h 38m2 stops

R27 333Delta

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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Cape Town flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Oct 20

ORD23:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Oct 29

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

ORD11:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 208

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 3

ORD23:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 18

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 911

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 29

ORD21:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Nov 6

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R18 052

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Delta flights from Chicago to Cape Town

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Delta

Feb 2

MDW17:25Chicago Midway

17h 50m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 16

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

20h 26m

1 stop

MDW9:56Chicago Midway

R27 262

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Delta

Feb 2

MDW13:00Chicago Midway

22h 15m

2 stops

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 16

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

28h 38m

2 stops

MDW18:08Chicago Midway

R27 333

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Delta

Sept 18

MDW10:35Chicago Midway

24h 15m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 30

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

22h 43m

1 stop

MDW11:48Chicago Midway

R28 124

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Fri 28/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

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2 stops25h 50m

R17 120

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

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Mon 20/10

23:45-11:50

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

R17 208

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

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Sun 21/9

11:54-11:00

2 stops40h 06m

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18:55-14:40

1 stop26h 45m

R17 823

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

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17:10-12:10

1 stop35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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20:35-13:50

1 stop25h 15m

R17 841

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

18:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

18:55-15:25

1 stop28h 30m

R17 859

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

20:28-10:20

2 stops29h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

18:55-15:25

1 stop28h 30m

R17 929

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

20:45-12:10

1 stop31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

20:40-17:24

2 stops28h 44m

R18 034

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

20:45-8:05

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

22:10-13:50

1 stop23h 40m

R19 282

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

17:25-19:15

1 stop17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

21:30-9:56

1 stop20h 26m

R27 262

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

13:00-19:15

2 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

21:30-18:08

2 stops28h 38m

R27 333

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Cape Town

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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 February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Chicago, with most prices found around R19 581. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R20 355.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as R22 753. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Monday is R36 219.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Chicago to Cape Town in the morning for as low as R22 008. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R32 876 per ticket.

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 R25 531 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 R22 921 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 45% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Cape Town flight.

How have Chicago to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Chicago to Cape Town flights are approximately 37% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Cheap Chicago to Cape Town (CHI to CPT) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to Cape Town

Best price found	R11 214
Fastest flight time	17h 50m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Chicago in the past 72 hours is R11 214. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 120.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Cape Town takes 17h 50m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.

There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

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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 17h 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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