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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town from R11 574

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town departing on 17/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:35ORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
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13:50 - 8:15CPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
R17 291Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Aug 20 - Sat, Sep 13
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11:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
40h 00m1 stop
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17:15 - 10:05CPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
R17 540Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 13:00ORD-CPT
43h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
R17 754Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 11:50ORD-CPT
41h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:00CPT-ORD
36h 25m1 stop
R17 807Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:00ORD-CPT
43h 45m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15CPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
R17 843Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
33h 00m1 stop
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16:35 - 22:00CPT-ORD
36h 25m1 stop
R17 914Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 11:50ORD-CPT
41h 25m1 stop
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16:35 - 9:40CPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
R17 949Turkish Airlines
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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
R18 056Ethiopian Air
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19:15 - 11:00ORD-CPT
32h 45m1 stop
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18:55 - 18:15CPT-ORD
30h 20m1 stop
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17:00 - 10:20ORD-CPT
33h 20m1 stop
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22:00 - 13:55CPT-ORD
23h 55m1 stop
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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
Aug 20
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Sept 13
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 291
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 11
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 15m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Nov 17
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 754
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Ethiopian Air
Sept 11
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 45m
1 stop
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
Sept 21
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 843
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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines
Nov 12
ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Nov 25
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 540
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Turkish Airlines
Aug 18
ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Sept 2
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
36h 25m
1 stop
ORD22:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 807
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Turkish Airlines
Sept 11
ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Sept 21
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
36h 25m
1 stop
ORD22:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 914
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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 R20 371. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of November, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R22 811.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 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 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 O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as R23 078 on momondo.

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

As of June 2025, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flights are approximately 6% 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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Best price found

R11 574

Fastest flight time

20h 50m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is R11 574. The best return flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 291.
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 20h 50m
There are no direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

  • 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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