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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cape Town from R10 191

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CPT
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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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 26 October 2025.

Fri 28/1111:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 14/1217:15CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/10R17 088
Tue 25/1111:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 13/1217:15CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/10R17 485
Sat 22/119:45ORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/1113:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/10R17 916
Sun 16/119:45ORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/1113:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/10R18 036
Sun 16/1111:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 23/1117:15CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/10R18 157
Tue 25/1111:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1214:00CPT - ORD
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10R18 433
Fri 12/129:45ORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/114:35CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/10R18 450
Fri 28/1111:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1215:20CPT - ORD
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10R18 588
Sat 20/129:45ORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/113:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/10R20 071
Thu 20/1117:20ORD - CPT
1 stop28h 30mKLM
Mon 24/117:55CPT - ORD
1 stop39h 15mKLM
Deal found 26/10R21 692
Thu 20/119:51ORD - CPT
2 stops28h 04mDelta
Mon 24/1121:30CPT - ORD
1 stop22h 34mDelta
Deal found 26/10R21 951
Thu 20/1112:47MDW - CPT
2 stops25h 08mDelta
Mon 24/1121:30CPT - MDW
1 stop22h 22mDelta
Deal found 26/10R21 951

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 26 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 933

One-way from

R9 811

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R26 727
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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10/11
  • 10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 05m 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 (R9 983 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R17 209

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

14:00-9:40

2 stops26h 40m

R18 485

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

R18 502

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

10:15-13:00

1 stop43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R18 605

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

16:40-9:40

1 stop24h 00m

R19 519

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/1

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

R21 382

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/11

17:20-5:50

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

7:55-15:10

1 stop39h 15m

R21 692

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

13:50-8:40

2 stops25h 50m

R22 089

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/12

8:50-21:55

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

23:45-14:20

1 stop22h 35m

R23 365

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

16:25-21:55

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

21:30-18:43

1 stop29h 13m

R23 606

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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 24 October 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 R13 208). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R26 348). 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 26 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Cape Town in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 56% 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.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R20 390.

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 Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 58m.

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 R17 778, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Chicago in 20h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13700 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 R13 208). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R26 348). 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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