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

Turkish Airlines 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.

R12 470 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cape Town in 2026

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11:25 - 11:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 25m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R18 109Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 25

12:45 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

17:20 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R18 158Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 12

11:25 - 11:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 25m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R18 223Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

20:10 - 11:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R18 240Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22

20:10 - 11:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R18 452Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22

20:10 - 11:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R18 583Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

20:15 - 12:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 50m1 stop Istanbul

17:20 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R18 697Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27

12:45 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 18:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m1 stop Istanbul

R18 746Turkish Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 10

11:25 - 11:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 25m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R18 779Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 25

20:15 - 12:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 50m1 stop Istanbul

17:20 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R18 795Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 19

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20:35 - 16:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:00 - 14:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R88 158Emirates

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Jan 26

6:00 - 13:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

7:20 - 12:36CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 16m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R89 646Kenya Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Jan 26

6:00 - 22:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 17:34CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 09m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R95 725Kenya Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Sun, Jan 24

20:35 - 11:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:00 - 14:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R99 762Emirates

Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Jan 29

19:20 - 17:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R100 906Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Jan 27

10:15 - 13:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 7:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R101 495Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Jan 25

16:55 - 16:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 50m2 stops Madrid Barajas Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:20 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R103 783Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Jan 25

20:35 - 11:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:00 - 14:55CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R106 496Emirates

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Jan 25

19:20 - 17:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R106 856Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Jan 26

10:15 - 18:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:50 - 7:40CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R107 231Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Jan 25

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KLM flights from Chicago to Cape Town

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KLM

Sept 16

MDW13:19Chicago Midway

25h 06m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

26h 04m

2 stops

MDW18:19Chicago Midway

R30 530

KLM

Sept 16

MDW13:19Chicago Midway

25h 06m

2 stops

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

26h 04m

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MDW18:19Chicago Midway

R30 546

KLM

Sept 16

MDW13:19Chicago Midway

25h 06m

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CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

26h 04m

2 stops

MDW18:19Chicago Midway

R30 579

Delta flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Cape Town flight tickets

Delta

Sept 7

MDW6:05Chicago Midway

28h 45m

1 stop

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 22

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

27h 10m

1 stop

MDW16:15Chicago Midway

R29 827

Delta

Sept 7

MDW13:19Chicago Midway

21h 31m

2 stops

CPT17:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 22

CPT20:05Cape Town Intl

23h 34m

2 stops

MDW12:39Chicago Midway

R29 909

Delta

Oct 24

MDW16:19Chicago Midway

19h 16m

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CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

Nov 13

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

21h 43m

1 stop

MDW10:33Chicago Midway

R30 236

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11:25-11:50

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Thu 12/11

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11:25-11:50

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20:10-11:50

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16:35-9:40

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R18 240

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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20:10-11:50

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R18 452

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 9/9

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R18 583

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 20/1

20:15-12:05

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/1

17:20-10:00

1 stop24h 40m

R18 697

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/10

12:45-23:00

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

0:55-18:20

1 stop25h 25m

R18 746

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon 14/9

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R18 779

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Mon 1/2

20:15-12:05

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/2

17:20-10:00

1 stop24h 40m

R18 795

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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 815. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of April, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R19 139.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago 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 R24 371 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 R19 318 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 66% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Cape Town flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 10m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Cape Town takes 17h 10m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Cape Town

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 10m 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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