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R12 302 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cape Town

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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to Cape Town (CHI-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Cape Town.
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21:30 - 12:00ORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
16:35 - 9:50CPT-ORD
24h 15m1 stop
R17 158Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Mar 18 - Tue, Apr 8
10:15 - 14:30ORD-CPT
21h 15m1 stop
13:50 - 8:05CPT-ORD
25h 15m2 stops
R17 629Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 17
22:00 - 12:10ORD-CPT
30h 10m1 stop
22:00 - 18:45CPT-ORD
28h 45m1 stop
R20 003
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 26
22:00 - 10:20ORD-CPT
28h 20m1 stop
22:00 - 18:45CPT-ORD
28h 45m1 stop
R20 130American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 26
21:45 - 8:00ORD-CPT
26h 15m1 stop
22:00 - 13:55CPT-ORD
23h 55m1 stop
R20 148American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 26
22:00 - 12:10ORD-CPT
30h 10m1 stop
18:45 - 18:45CPT-ORD
32h 00m1 stop
R20 220
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 26
17:00 - 12:10ORD-CPT
35h 10m1 stop
20:55 - 13:55CPT-ORD
25h 00m1 stop
R21 416British Airways
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Wed, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 16
17:00 - 12:10ORD-CPT
35h 10m1 stop
18:45 - 13:55CPT-ORD
27h 10m1 stop
R22 630British Airways
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Thu, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 17
16:16 - 8:00ORD-CPT
31h 44m2 stops
18:45 - 17:45CPT-ORD
30h 00m2 stops
R22 775Iberia
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Wed, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 13
17:40 - 12:10ORD-CPT
34h 30m2 stops
18:45 - 19:50CPT-ORD
33h 05m2 stops
R22 956Iberia
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 26

Flights from Chicago to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost R20 293 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R32 632 and R32 450 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Cape Town, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R12 302
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Cape Town

  • How can I easily get out of Cape Town Airport to the city center?

    After arriving in Cape Town from Chicago through the CPT Airport, one of the most convenient methods of transportation that will easily get you to the city center from the airport is using a taxi. Even though you can easily get around town with public transit, you can consider renting a car.

  • Which neighboring cities close to Cape Town I can easily connect to?

    Upon your arrival in Cape Town, there are various neighboring cities which you can consider visiting to create unforgettable memories. These cities include Bellville, Stellenbosch, Atlantis, Somerset Wes, and Malmesbur, South Africa. Renting a car when in Cape Town will help you easily navigate from one city to another without any restrictions.

  • Which is the popular layover when flying from Chicago to Cape Town?

    Booking with Delta Air Lines for your flight from Chicago to Cape Town generally provides one popular layover along this route. Amsterdam International Airport will be your layover airport along this route. However, the number of layovers you will have for your journey depends on the airline you book your flight with.

  • Which is the suitable airline for the reduced mobility passengers?

    Delta Air Lines is one of the top-rated airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town that is mobility friendly. It offers wheelchair assistance to passengers with reduced mobility to enhance their movement through the airport and on the plane. It also has an onboard staff that is always ready and willing to offer assistance whenever it is required.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Cape Town was R679 for a one-way ticket and R947 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Cape Town?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Cape Town (Cape Town Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cape Town Intl flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Cape Town

  • If you’re looking for an eco-friendly airline when you’re planning to travel from Chicago to Cape Town, consider RwandAir. This airline is dedicated to upholding trustworthiness, general integrity, and honesty when working with its stakeholders. It is also committed to reducing carbon emissions around the world.
  • For those passengers located in Downtown Chicago who want to connect to the airport for their flight to Cape Town, they have a variety of options to explore according to their personal needs. One of the best transport options you can choose is a train, and not just from the city to the airport. CTA Blue line operates 24 hours a day from downtown to the airport, so you will always be able to catch a train for your flight.
  • When you are planning for your trip from Chicago to Cape Town, you likely start your journey from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). However, you can still consider departing from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago and arrive in Cape Town via Cape Town Winesland Airport.
  • If you want to fly with your pet from Chicago to Cape Town, you will be required to book an airline that allows its passengers to come onboard with their animals. Qatar Airlines allows passengers to come onboard with a pet inside its carrier, and the maximum weight of the carrier with that of the pet should not exceed 165 lbs.
  • When you are traveling from Chicago to Cape Town with special dietary requirements, you need to consider booking Turkish Airline for your flight. It offers various specialized meals like gluten-free meals, vegetarian meals, diabetic meals, and vegan meals.
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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/2Mon
3 stops
38h 55mORD-CPT
R12 302
14/1Tue
2 stops
31h 20mORD-CPT
R12 339
3/3Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
20h 45mORD-CPT
R13 390
17/2Mon
1 stopEthiopian Air
20h 45mORD-CPT
R13 462
17/2Mon
2 stopsSWISS
37h 35mORD-CPT
R14 205
28/1Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
40h 05mORD-CPT
R14 259
15/1Wed
1 stopLufthansa
26h 15mORD-CPT
R14 368
15/1Wed
2 stopsLufthansa
31h 45mORD-CPT
R15 201
16/5Fri
2 stopsSWISS
41h 55mORD-CPT
R15 292
14/1Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
40h 05mORD-CPT
R15 564

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
35h 05mORD-CPT
25/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 40mCPT-ORD
R33 266
22/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
35h 05mORD-CPT
25/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
25h 33mCPT-ORD
R33 338
22/12Sun
multi-stopIberia
35h 15mORD-CPT
25/1Sat
multi-stopIberia
27h 45mCPT-ORD
R36 219
23/12Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 20mORD-CPT
6/1Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 50mCPT-ORD
R44 898
20/12Fri
multi-stopDelta
32h 10mMDW-CPT
1/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
41h 39mCPT-MDW
R61 730
23/12Mon
multi-stop
42h 50mORD-CPT
3/1Fri
multi-stop
51h 46mCPT-ORD
R62 219
20/12Fri
multi-stopSWISS
29h 25mORD-CPT
1/1Wed
multi-stopSWISS
24h 20mCPT-ORD
R63 795
23/12Mon
multi-stop
42h 50mORD-CPT
2/1Thu
multi-stop
35h 13mCPT-ORD
R63 814
23/12Mon
multi-stopDelta
17h 57mMDW-CPT
6/1Mon
multi-stopDelta
41h 42mCPT-MDW
R66 223
23/12Mon
multi-stopSWISS
42h 50mORD-CPT
2/1Thu
multi-stopSWISS
38h 45mCPT-ORD
R69 775

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