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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cape Town from R11 922

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CPT
Aug 24 — Aug 311
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 395

One-way from

R11 922

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R28 811
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/1-18/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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19/10
  • 19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 57m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 187 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Wed 20/810:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/913:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R17 100
Wed 10/910:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/914:35CPT - ORD
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R17 205
Wed 3/910:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 18/913:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R17 487
Wed 3/923:45ORD - CPT
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 18/916:35CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/8R17 628
Wed 8/1010:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 16/1013:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R17 734
Fri 26/910:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/1013:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R17 822
Tue 11/1118:45ORD - CPT
1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1122:10CPT - ORD
1 stop23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/8R17 892
Fri 28/1118:45ORD - CPT
1 stop33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1220:35CPT - ORD
2 stops28h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/8R18 068
Fri 29/810:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/913:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/8R18 297
Thu 18/910:35MDW - CPT
1 stop24h 15mDelta
Tue 30/920:05CPT - MDW
1 stop22h 43mDelta
Deal found 18/8R28 194
Mon 15/913:08MDW - CPT
2 stops25h 17mKLM
Mon 22/923:00CPT - MDW
2 stops26h 35mKLM
Deal found 18/8R28 687
Sun 5/109:35MDW - CPT
2 stops28h 35mDelta
Wed 15/1023:15CPT - MDW
2 stops29h 59mDelta
Deal found 16/8R28 775

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R16 395

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/9

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/9

14:35-8:15

2 stops24h 40m

R17 205

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/9

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R17 487

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

9:45-13:00

1 stop43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

14:35-7:40

2 stops25h 05m

R17 628

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

18:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

18:55-13:50

1 stop26h 55m

R17 892

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/2

18:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

19:00-17:00

1 stop30h 00m

R17 892

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/1

20:45-10:20

1 stop29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

22:10-17:00

1 stop26h 50m

R17 892

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/2

18:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

18:55-13:50

1 stop26h 55m

R17 892

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

18:45-10:20

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

22:10-13:50

1 stop23h 40m

R17 892

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

18:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

20:35-15:25

1 stop26h 50m

R17 892

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 16 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R29 640.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 28h 13m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 18m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Chicago. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

    For as low as R27 314, American Airlines can have you in Cape Town from Chicago in 24h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13681 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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