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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cape Town from R11 574

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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35ORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15CPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
R17 291Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Aug 20 - Sat, Sep 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
40h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:05CPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
R17 540Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 25
British Airways Logo
19:15 - 11:00ORD-CPT
32h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 18:15CPT-ORD
30h 20m1 stop
R18 074British Airways
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Mon, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 8
British Airways Logo
17:00 - 10:20ORD-CPT
33h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 13:55CPT-ORD
23h 55m1 stop
R19 641British Airways
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
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22:35 - 11:00ORD-CPT
29h 25m1 stop
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18:55 - 11:55CPT-ORD
24h 00m1 stop
R20 336
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Mon, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 18
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12:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
40h 00m1 stop
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15:20 - 10:05CPT-ORD
26h 45m2 stops
R20 959
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 12
Delta Logo
12:10 - 19:15MDW-CPT
23h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:30 - 16:25CPT-MDW
26h 55m1 stop
R28 046Delta
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Sat, Dec 27 - Mon, Jan 19
Delta Logo
9:30 - 19:15MDW-CPT
25h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
21:30 - 9:56CPT-MDW
20h 26m1 stop
R28 135Delta
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Sat, Dec 27 - Sun, Jan 18
KLM Logo
13:08 - 21:25MDW-CPT
25h 17m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:36CPT-MDW
26h 21m2 stops
R29 007KLM
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 14
KLM Logo
13:43 - 21:25MDW-CPT
24h 42m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:36CPT-MDW
26h 21m2 stops
R30 984KLM
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Wed, Aug 20 - Sat, Sep 13

Delta flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Cape Town flight tickets
Delta
Dec 27
MDW12:10Chicago Midway
23h 05m
1 stop
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
Jan 19
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
MDW16:25Chicago Midway
R28 046
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Delta
Dec 27
MDW9:30Chicago Midway
25h 45m
2 stops
CPT19:15Cape Town Intl
Jan 18
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
20h 26m
1 stop
MDW9:56Chicago Midway
R28 135
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Delta
Aug 21
MDW12:43Chicago Midway
22h 07m
1 stop
CPT17:50Cape Town Intl
Sept 14
CPT20:05Cape Town Intl
22h 43m
1 stop
MDW11:48Chicago Midway
R28 491
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KLM flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on Chicago to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
Aug 21
MDW13:08Chicago Midway
25h 17m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
Sept 14
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
26h 21m
2 stops
MDW18:36Chicago Midway
R29 007
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KLM
Aug 20
MDW13:43Chicago Midway
24h 42m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
Sept 13
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
26h 21m
2 stops
MDW18:36Chicago Midway
R30 984
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KLM
Sept 26
MDW13:08Chicago Midway
25h 17m
2 stops
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
Oct 11
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
26h 21m
2 stops
MDW18:36Chicago Midway
R31 946
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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 R20 211. 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 620.

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 R23 050. 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 692.

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 296. 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 R33 305 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 817 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 R23 078 on momondo.

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

As of June 2025, prices for Chicago to Cape Town flights are approximately 26% 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

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Best price found

R11 574

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 574. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 291.
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)

  • 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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