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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cape Town from $679

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9:30 pm - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
4:35 pm - 9:50 amCPT-ORD
24h 15m1 stop
$947Turkish Airlines
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mar., mar. 18 - mar., abr. 8
10:15 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
21h 15m1 stop
1:50 pm - 8:05 amCPT-ORD
25h 15m2 stops
$973Ethiopian Air
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mié., abr. 9 - jue., abr. 17
7:50 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
33h 00m1 stop
4:35 pm - 9:50 amCPT-ORD
24h 15m1 stop
$975Turkish Airlines
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mar., abr. 15 - lun., jun. 16
10:15 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
21h 15m1 stop
1:50 pm - 8:05 amCPT-ORD
25h 15m2 stops
$978Ethiopian Air
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mié., abr. 23 - mar., may. 6
11:05 am - 7:00 pmORD-CPT
23h 55m1 stop
9:15 pm - 3:43 pmCPT-ORD
26h 28m1 stop
$1,277Delta
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jue., feb. 6 - vie., feb. 21
10:57 am - 7:00 pmMDW-CPT
24h 03m1 stop
9:15 pm - 2:53 pmCPT-MDW
25h 38m1 stop
$1,277Delta
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jue., feb. 6 - vie., feb. 21
2:08 pm - 9:30 pmMDW-CPT
23h 22m2 stops
11:20 pm - 6:14 pmCPT-MDW
26h 54m2 stops
$1,278KLM
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mar., ene. 21 - mar., ene. 28
11:00 am - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
21h 10m2 stops
8:50 pm - 2:23 pmCPT-ORD
25h 33m2 stops
$1,282United Airlines
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sáb., feb. 1 - sáb., feb. 8
2:08 pm - 9:30 pmMDW-CPT
23h 22m2 stops
11:20 pm - 6:14 pmCPT-MDW
26h 54m2 stops
$1,285KLM
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mar., ene. 21 - mar., ene. 28
1:15 pm - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
18h 55m1 stop
9:30 am - 6:25 pmCPT-ORD
40h 55m1 stop
$1,305United Airlines
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lun., ene. 20 - sáb., mar. 1
6:30 pm - 5:25 pmORD-CPT
38h 55m3 stops
lun., feb. 17
6:30 pm - 9:50 amORD-CPT
31h 20m2 stops
mar., ene. 14
9:45 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
$739Ethiopian Air
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lun., mar. 3
9:45 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
$743Ethiopian Air
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lun., feb. 17
11:55 am - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
40h 05m1 stop
$787Turkish Airlines
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mar., ene. 28
11:55 am - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
40h 05m1 stop
$859Turkish Airlines
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6:00 am - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
26h 10m2 stops
$1,092United Airlines
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9:34 am - 7:00 pmMDW-CPT
25h 26m2 stops
$1,092Delta
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6:00 am - 3:20 pmORD-CPT
26h 20m2 stops
$1,158United Airlines
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6:00 am - 9:25 pmMDW-CPT
32h 25m2 stops
$1,196Delta
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mié., abr. 30
9:05 pm - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
35h 05m1 stop
8:50 pm - 9:30 amCPT-ORD
20h 40m1 stop
$1,836United Airlines
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dom., dic. 22 - sáb., ene. 25
9:05 pm - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
35h 05m1 stop
8:50 pm - 2:23 pmCPT-ORD
25h 33m2 stops
$1,840United Airlines
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dom., dic. 22 - sáb., ene. 25
10:00 pm - 12:10 pmORD-CPT
30h 10m1 stop
6:45 pm - 1:55 pmCPT-ORD
27h 10m1 stop
$1,853Iberia
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dom., dic. 22 - sáb., ene. 25
8:30 pm - 12:10 pmORD-CPT
31h 40m2 stops
10:00 pm - 7:15 pmCPT-ORD
29h 15m2 stops
$2,214British Airways
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dom., dic. 22 - sáb., ene. 25
9:30 am - 10:10 pmMDW-CPT
28h 40m2 stops
9:15 pm - 9:23 amCPT-MDW
20h 08m1 stop
$2,305Delta
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mar., dic. 24 - mar., dic. 31
9:30 am - 10:10 pmMDW-CPT
28h 40m2 stops
9:15 pm - 4:10 pmCPT-MDW
26h 55m2 stops
$2,559Delta
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mar., dic. 24 - mar., dic. 31
11:48 am - 10:10 pmMDW-CPT
26h 22m2 stops
11:59 pm - 10:06 pmCPT-MDW
30h 07m2 stops
$3,683KLM
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mar., dic. 24 - lun., dic. 30
8:30 pm - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
5:15 pm - 10:10 amCPT-ORD
24h 55m1 stop
$3,843Turkish Airlines
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lun., dic. 23 - jue., ene. 2
11:55 am - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
40h 05m1 stop
5:15 pm - 6:35 pmCPT-ORD
33h 20m1 stop
$4,144Turkish Airlines
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sáb., dic. 21 - vie., ene. 3
4:25 pm - 10:10 pmORD-CPT
21h 45m1 stop
11:59 pm - 2:30 pmCPT-ORD
22h 31m1 stop
$4,262KLM
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Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Feb 27
ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 25m
1 stop
CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl
Mar 8
CPT2:00 pmCape Town Intl
56h 30m
2 stops
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
Mar 22
ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 40m
2 stops
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 2
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
33h 25m
1 stop
ORD3:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
Feb 28
ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 35m
1 stop
CPT10:40 amCape Town Intl
Mar 8
CPT2:00 pmCape Town Intl
56h 30m
2 stops
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

SWISS flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Our best SWISS deals on Chicago to Cape Town flight tickets
SWISS
Jan 13
ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 15m
2 stops
CPT7:20 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 29
CPT11:55 pmCape Town Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
SWISS
Jan 13
ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 35m
2 stops
CPT4:40 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 26
CPT3:50 pmCape Town Intl
32h 25m
2 stops
ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
SWISS
Jan 13
ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 35m
2 stops
CPT4:40 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 29
CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl
34h 05m
2 stops
ORD4:15 pmChicago 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 to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of February, then departing from Chicago during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,192.

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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,192. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,477.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the morning. Flights from Chicago to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,143. Flights to Cape Town are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,592. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

In general, most travelers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is about 51 days prior to their departure date when tickets on average are $1,377. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Cape Town outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from Chicago to Cape Town for $971.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% 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 December 2024, prices for Chicago to Cape Town flights are approximately 4% 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

$679

Fastest flight time

17h 50m

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 $679. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $947.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Cape Town takes 17h 50m
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 50m.

  • 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 $916Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,901 reviews
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7.2
780 reviews
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6.6
6,817 reviews
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7.2
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8.0
8,600 reviews
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7.8
1,349 reviews
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7.4
9,048 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $1,271Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,505 reviews
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