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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town from R10 472

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Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
R17 175Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
R17 331Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 11:50ORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:05CPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
R17 418Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
40h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:05CPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
R17 488Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
R17 522Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
R17 731Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
R17 835Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35ORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15CPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
R17 870Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
R17 904Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 11:50ORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
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17:15 - 10:05CPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
R17 939Turkish Airlines
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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Feb 16
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Feb 24
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 175
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 10
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Nov 18
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 331
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 5
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Nov 19
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 522
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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines
Mar 2
ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Mar 10
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD11:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 418
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 26
ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Dec 4
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 488
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 8
ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Nov 20
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 939
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R17 175

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R17 331

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

R17 418

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/11

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

R17 488

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

14:35-7:40

2 stops25h 05m

R17 522

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R17 731

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R17 835

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/10

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/10

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R17 870

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

14:35-7:40

2 stops25h 05m

R17 904

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/11

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

R17 939

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with most prices found around R22 020. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of November, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R22 159.

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 479. 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 R35 784.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in the morning for as low as R21 744. 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 481 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 O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R25 087 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 O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as R22 038 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flight.

How have Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 4% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (ORD to CPT) flight deals and tips

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  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    There are 13684,9 km between Chicago O'Hare Intl and Cape Town Intl. 20h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Chicago to Cape Town?

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Can I find flights from Chicago to Cape Town with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Cape Town from Chicago on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

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