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.

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

Ethiopian Air, SAUDIA, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Cape Town Intl

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

Flights via London (LHR) offer the lowest average return price of R25 887.

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 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.

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 016 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cape Town in 2026

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 R18 860 to R26 457. The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 254.

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15:24 - 19:15

ORD

CPT

19h 51m1 stop

21:30 - 17:03

CPT

ORD

27h 33m1 stop

R12 254Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Feb 6

10:46 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

24h 29m1 stop

21:30 - 22:22

CPT

MDW

32h 52m1 stop

R12 254Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Feb 6

11:17 - 19:15

ORD

CPT

23h 58m1 stop

21:30 - 18:49

CPT

ORD

29h 19m1 stop

R12 287Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 5

12:48 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

22h 27m1 stop

21:30 - 17:29

CPT

MDW

27h 59m1 stop

R12 287Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 5

13:55 - 19:15

ORD

CPT

21h 20m2 stops

21:30 - 13:49

CPT

ORD

24h 19m1 stop

R12 469Delta

Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Feb 6

12:15 - 19:15

ORD

CPT

23h 00m2 stops

21:30 - 10:05

CPT

ORD

20h 35m1 stop

R12 502Delta

Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 5

14:46 - 19:15

ORD

CPT

20h 29m1 stop

21:30 - 18:49

CPT

ORD

28h 19m1 stop

R12 617Delta

Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 19

7:05 - 19:15

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CPT

28h 10m1 stop

21:30 - 10:14

CPT

ORD

20h 44m1 stop

R12 783Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 15

16:20 - 21:25

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CPT

22h 05m1 stop

23:15 - 14:30

CPT

ORD

22h 15m1 stop

R12 832KLM

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 28

13:26 - 19:15

MDW

CPT

21h 49m2 stops

21:30 - 9:54

CPT

MDW

20h 24m1 stop

R12 865Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 15

Virgin Atlantic flights from Chicago to Cape Town

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 24

ORD15:24Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 51m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 6

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

27h 33m

1 stop

ORD17:03Chicago O'Hare Intl

R12 254

Virgin Atlantic

Jan 22

ORD11:17Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 58m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 5

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

29h 19m

1 stop

ORD18:49Chicago O'Hare Intl

R12 287

Virgin Atlantic

Feb 23

MDW12:45Chicago Midway

22h 30m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Mar 2

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

28h 55m

2 stops

MDW17:45Chicago Midway

R13 608

Delta flights from Chicago to Cape Town

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Delta

Jan 24

ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

2 stops

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 6

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

23h 38m

2 stops

ORD13:08Chicago O'Hare Intl

R12 469

Delta

Jan 22

ORD13:58Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 17m

2 stops

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 5

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

25h 49m

2 stops

ORD15:19Chicago O'Hare Intl

R12 502

Delta

Jan 31

ORD11:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 00m

1 stop

CPT19:15Cape Town Intl

Feb 13

CPT21:30Cape Town Intl

27h 24m

1 stop

ORD16:54Chicago O'Hare Intl

R12 617

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/1

15:24-19:15

1 stop19h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

21:30-17:03

1 stop27h 33m

R12 254

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Sat 24/1

10:46-19:15

1 stop24h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

21:30-22:22

1 stop32h 52m

R12 254

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

11:17-19:15

1 stop23h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-18:49

1 stop29h 19m

R12 287

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Thu 22/1

12:48-19:15

1 stop22h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-17:29

1 stop27h 59m

R12 287

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/1

13:55-19:15

2 stops21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

21:30-13:49

1 stop24h 19m

R12 469

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

12:15-19:15

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

21:30-10:05

1 stop20h 35m

R12 502

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

14:46-19:15

1 stop20h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

21:30-18:49

1 stop28h 19m

R12 617

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

7:05-19:15

1 stop28h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-10:14

1 stop20h 44m

R12 783

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/4

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

R12 832

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

13:26-19:15

2 stops21h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-9:54

1 stop20h 24m

R12 865

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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 820. 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 398.

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 315 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 280 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?

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Fastest flight time	17h 25m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Cape Town takes 17h 25m

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 17h 25m 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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