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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Cape Town from R11 984

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Cape Town departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 round-trip 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.
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20:20 - 12:00ORD-CPT
31h 40m1 stop
17:15 - 10:10CPT-ORD
24h 55m1 stop
R17 316Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 10
10:15 - 14:30ORD-CPT
21h 15m1 stop
14:35 - 8:05CPT-ORD
24h 30m2 stops
R17 572Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 16
20:30 - 11:50ORD-CPT
32h 20m1 stop
14:00 - 9:40CPT-ORD
26h 40m2 stops
R22 483
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 16
18:35 - 14:30ORD-CPT
35h 55m2 stops
18:40 - 13:55CPT-ORD
27h 15m2 stops
R22 501
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Thu, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 24
18:25 - 12:00ORD-CPT
33h 35m2 stops
20:55 - 19:30CPT-ORD
30h 35m2 stops
R23 143American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 10
18:25 - 12:00ORD-CPT
33h 35m2 stops
20:55 - 19:33CPT-ORD
30h 38m2 stops
R23 198American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 12
18:20 - 11:00ORD-CPT
33h 40m2 stops
18:55 - 17:45CPT-ORD
29h 50m2 stops
R23 308British Airways
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Sat, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 15
21:15 - 12:40ORD-CPT
32h 25m2 stops
18:55 - 14:00CPT-ORD
26h 05m2 stops
R23 454British Airways
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Sat, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 24
15:35 - 17:05ORD-CPT
42h 30m2 stops
19:50 - 10:35CPT-ORD
21h 45m1 stop
R29 629United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 17
15:35 - 17:05ORD-CPT
42h 30m2 stops
19:50 - 14:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
R29 721United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 17

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 flights from Chicago to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to Cape Town, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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 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 R21 658 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is R33 001 and R31 095 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Cape Town, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 39 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Cape Town from Chicago were found on Ethiopian Air (R13 468) and Turkish Airlines (R14 586), and the lowest return tickets were found on Turkish Airlines (R17 316) and Ethiopian Air (R17 572).

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R11 984
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% 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 R654 for a one-way ticket and R945 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Cape Town, Turkish Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Cape Town are Turkish Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of R16 359 and an overall rating of 7,4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R28 772 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • 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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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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Top airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3709 reviews
7,5Entertainment
7,8Crew
7,4Comfort
7,4Food
7,4Boarding
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Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

10,0 ExcellentRobert, May 2024IAD - IST
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Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

Standard flight experience, but there is only power at the seat to row 20 on the aircraft, on my initial check in it did not say that was the case

Energetic crew - flight full of swiftied going to Taylor's opening show in Paris! Long lines for bathroom made out kind of suck though

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Flight delayed for 2 hours due to a part. The plane sat waiting for boarding for a long time and during final preflight inspection the issue was found. Why not do the preflight inspection sooner if you know the plane is being used?

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

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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.
8/9Sun
2 stops
51h 26mORD-CPT
R11 984
8/9Sun
3 stops
41h 15mORD-CPT
R12 643
16/10Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
21h 15mORD-CPT
R13 468
8/9Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
32h 20mORD-CPT
R14 586
13/9Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
32h 20mORD-CPT
R15 282
28/7Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
32h 20mORD-CPT
R15 941
13/9Fri
2 stopsBritish Airways
40h 19mORD-CPT
R18 195
16/10Wed
3 stopsEthiopian Air
41h 19mORD-CPT
R20 467
13/9Fri
2 stopsDelta
25h 15mMDW-CPT
R20 632
19/7Fri
2 stopsDelta
32h 25mMDW-CPT
R21 732

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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.
31/5Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 00mORD-CPT
7/6Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 30mCPT-ORD
R28 768
2/6Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
43h 45mORD-CPT
30/6Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
47h 45mCPT-ORD
R31 663
31/5Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
35h 00mORD-CPT
7/6Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
33h 10mCPT-ORD
R33 477
31/5Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
29h 35mORD-CPT
7/6Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
33h 10mCPT-ORD
R33 624
2/6Sun
multi-stopKLM
21h 50mORD-CPT
30/6Sun
multi-stopKLM
22h 20mCPT-ORD
R34 173
31/5Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
33h 00mORD-CPT
7/6Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 45mCPT-ORD
R34 265
2/6Sun
multi-stopKLM
24h 38mORD-CPT
30/6Sun
multi-stopKLM
28h 48mCPT-ORD
R34 448
31/5Fri
multi-stop
35h 50mORD-CPT
7/6Fri
multi-stop
35h 35mCPT-ORD
R40 568
2/6Sun
multi-stop
44h 40mORD-CPT
30/6Sun
multi-stop
34h 03mCPT-ORD
R50 591
2/6Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
47h 30mORD-CPT
30/6Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
34h 03mCPT-ORD
R73 679

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