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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cape Town from $680

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11:55 am - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
40h 05m1 stop
5:15 pm - 7:35 pmCPT-ORD
33h 20m1 stop
$915Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 18
11:55 am - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
40h 05m1 stop
5:15 pm - 10:10 amCPT-ORD
24h 55m1 stop
$943Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 14
9:45 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
1:50 pm - 8:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
$962Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 16
9:45 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
2:35 pm - 8:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
$964Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 12
9:10 am - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
23h 00m2 stops
8:50 pm - 11:59 amCPT-ORD
23h 09m2 stops
$1,282United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 26
1:40 pm - 9:30 pmORD-CPT
23h 50m2 stops
11:20 pm - 2:30 pmCPT-ORD
23h 10m1 stop
$1,287KLM
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Tue, Jan 21 - Sat, Feb 1
2:08 pm - 9:30 pmMDW-CPT
23h 22m2 stops
11:20 pm - 6:14 pmCPT-MDW
26h 54m2 stops
$1,297KLM
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Sun, Feb 23 - Thu, Mar 6
2:08 pm - 6:30 amMDW-CPT
32h 22m2 stops
9:15 pm - 10:12 amCPT-MDW
20h 57m1 stop
$1,314Delta
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Sun, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 14
12:44 pm - 7:00 pmMDW-CPT
22h 16m1 stop
11:20 pm - 9:23 amCPT-MDW
41h 03m2 stops
$1,315Delta
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Mon, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 10
1:15 pm - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
18h 55m1 stop
6:30 pm - 1:25 pmCPT-ORD
26h 55m1 stop
$1,317United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 24
6:30 pm - 9:50 amORD-CPT
31h 20m2 stops
Fri, Feb 21
6:30 pm - 11:05 amORD-CPT
32h 35m3 stops
Sat, Feb 8
8:30 pm - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
$787Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Feb 18
7:50 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
33h 00m1 stop
$814Turkish Airlines
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Thu, May 1
10:15 am - 1:00 pmORD-CPT
43h 45m1 stop
$815Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Mar 27
9:45 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
$872Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Nov 30
10:57 am - 7:00 pmMDW-CPT
24h 03m1 stop
$1,092Delta
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Sat, Feb 8
12:43 pm - 7:00 pmMDW-CPT
22h 17m1 stop
$1,152Delta
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Thu, Dec 5
6:00 pm - 7:40 amORD-CPT
29h 40m1 stop
$1,168United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 26
9:05 pm - 6:00 pmORD-CPT
36h 55m2 stops
$1,174United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 4
9:45 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
$978Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 3
9:45 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
$1,025Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 5
9:45 am - 1:00 pmORD-CPT
43h 15m1 stop
1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
$1,067Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 3
1:21 pm - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
18h 49m1 stop
8:50 pm - 9:44 amCPT-ORD
20h 54m1 stop
$1,877United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 28
11:00 am - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
21h 10m2 stops
8:50 pm - 10:44 amCPT-ORD
21h 54m1 stop
$1,882United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 28
1:30 pm - 9:30 pmMDW-CPT
24h 00m2 stops
11:20 pm - 6:32 pmCPT-MDW
27h 12m2 stops
$1,906KLM
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 4
1:30 pm - 6:30 amMDW-CPT
33h 00m2 stops
9:15 pm - 9:50 amCPT-MDW
20h 35m1 stop
$2,004Delta
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 3
9:31 am - 6:30 amMDW-CPT
36h 59m2 stops
9:15 pm - 6:32 pmCPT-MDW
29h 17m2 stops
$2,008Delta
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 3
8:20 pm - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
31h 40m1 stop
5:15 pm - 6:25 pmCPT-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
$2,511Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 24
1:30 pm - 9:30 pmMDW-CPT
24h 00m2 stops
11:20 pm - 6:32 pmCPT-MDW
27h 12m2 stops
$2,758KLM
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Thu, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 25

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Mar 3
ORD11:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 18
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 20m
1 stop
ORD7:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Feb 2
ORD11:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 14
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
ORD10:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Feb 2
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
CPT12:00 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 14
CPT5:15 pmCape Town Intl
33h 20m
1 stop
ORD6:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Mar 5
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 45m
1 stop
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 16
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Feb 26
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 45m
1 stop
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 12
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Feb 3
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 45m
1 stop
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
Feb 25
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Cape Town

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

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cape Town from Chicago is February. Most expensive is July

What is the cheapest day to depart Chicago for Cape Town?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. The most expensive is typically Saturday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

In the morning. Chicago to Cape Town flights are approximately 25% more expensive at noon than in the morning

What is the cheapest Chicago to Cape Town flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cape Town Intl. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl for the best Chicago - Cape Town flight prices

How far in advance should you book Chicago to Cape Town flights?

29 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Cape Town is approximately 29 days to departure

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

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Cape Town flight.

How have Chicago to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Chicago to Cape Town flights are approximately 45% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$680

Fastest flight time

17h 53m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Cape Town

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $680. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $915.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Cape Town takes 17h 53m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

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

    The distance between Chicago and Cape Town Intl is about 8487.6 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 17h 53m.

  • 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • 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 offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Cape Town?


Best airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $912Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,915 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $959Free CancellationRating
7.3
786 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,183Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,209Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,837 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,213Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,350 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,217Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,756 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,252Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,171 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $1,271Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,523 reviews
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