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 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.

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 R26 084.

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 R19 835 to R26 658. The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 124.

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11:50 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

40h 00m1 stop

17:15 - 18:25

CPT

ORD

33h 10m1 stop

R16 124Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 4

12:50 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

40h 00m1 stop

17:15 - 11:05

CPT

ORD

24h 50m1 stop

R16 441Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 18

12:50 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

40h 00m1 stop

17:15 - 19:25

CPT

ORD

33h 10m1 stop

R16 740Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 23

12:48 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

22h 27m1 stop

21:30 - 17:29

CPT

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27h 59m1 stop

R22 365Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 10

12:48 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

22h 27m1 stop

21:30 - 17:29

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27h 59m1 stop

R22 597Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 10

10:46 - 19:15

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CPT

24h 29m1 stop

21:30 - 9:54

CPT

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20h 24m1 stop

R22 847Delta

Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 15

12:46 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

22h 29m1 stop

21:30 - 17:37

CPT

MDW

28h 07m2 stops

R22 914Delta

Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 15

13:29 - 21:55

MDW

CPT

24h 26m2 stops

23:45 - 17:37

CPT

MDW

25h 52m2 stops

R23 330KLM

Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 11

13:26 - 21:55

MDW

CPT

24h 29m2 stops

23:45 - 18:40

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MDW

26h 55m2 stops

R23 596KLM

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

10:46 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

24h 29m1 stop

14:00 - 17:45

CPT

MDW

35h 45m2 stops

R23 662Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 25

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 18

ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Mar 4

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

33h 10m

1 stop

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 124

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 8

ORD12:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Mar 18

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

24h 50m

1 stop

ORD11:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 441

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Mar 18

ORD12:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 00m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Mar 23

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

33h 10m

1 stop

ORD19:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 740

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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 26

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Feb 12

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 772

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 28

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Feb 19

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R18 138

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 24

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

May 7

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R18 155

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ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

17:15-18:25

1 stop33h 10m

R16 124

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

R16 441

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

17:15-19:25

1 stop33h 10m

R16 740

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 26/1

12:48-19:15

1 stop22h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

21:30-17:29

1 stop27h 59m

R22 364

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 26/1

12:48-19:15

1 stop22h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

21:30-17:29

1 stop27h 59m

R22 597

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

10:46-19:15

1 stop24h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-9:54

1 stop20h 24m

R22 847

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

12:46-19:15

1 stop22h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-17:37

2 stops28h 07m

R22 914

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Tue 27/1

13:29-21:55

2 stops24h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

23:45-17:37

2 stops25h 52m

R23 330

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/2

13:26-21:55

2 stops24h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

23:45-18:40

2 stops26h 55m

R23 596

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/2

10:46-19:15

1 stop24h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

14:00-17:45

2 stops35h 45m

R23 662

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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 R17 872. 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 R19 153.

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 R21 540. 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 R34 288.

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 R23 323 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 R20 434 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.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Chicago to Cape Town flights are approximately 96% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Cape Town.

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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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