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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cape Town from R13 992

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CPT
May 6 — May 131
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 16 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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 504

One-way from

R13 992

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 572
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/9-11/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R100 156 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R13 771 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 1 May 2025.

Fri 26/910:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/1013:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4R17 504
Sat 27/923:45ORD - CPT
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/1016:35CPT - ORD
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/4R18 712
Fri 9/519:15ORD - CPT
1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 25/518:55CPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4R21 945
Fri 9/516:44ORD - CPT
2 stops35h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 25/518:55CPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4R22 113
Tue 5/820:35ORD - CPT
1 stop31h 25mIberia
Fri 15/818:55CPT - ORD
1 stop30h 20mIberia
Deal found 30/4R23 488
Tue 14/1019:20ORD - CPT
2 stops36h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 21/1013:00CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R25 885
Wed 1/107:30ORD - CPT
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1014:35CPT - ORD
3 stops29h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4R26 535
Tue 14/1020:35ORD - CPT
1 stop37h 15mEmirates
Tue 21/1013:05CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 40mEmirates
Deal found 1/5R27 167
Wed 12/117:30ORD - CPT
2 stops30h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 19/1114:30CPT - ORD
3 stops35h 06mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/4R27 204
Wed 12/1113:05MDW - CPT
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Thu 20/1121:30CPT - MDW
1 stop20h 21mDelta
Deal found 30/4R29 713
Thu 15/513:08MDW - CPT
2 stops25h 17mKLM
Sat 7/623:15CPT - MDW
2 stops26h 26mKLM
Deal found 30/4R32 073

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/10

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R17 504

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/9

23:45-11:50

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

16:35-17:55

1 stop32h 20m

R18 712

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/5

21:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

18:55-13:50

1 stop25h 55m

R21 964

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/5

11:49-11:00

2 stops40h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

18:55-14:40

1 stop26h 45m

R22 113

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/8

20:35-11:00

1 stop31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/8

18:55-18:15

1 stop30h 20m

R23 488

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/10

19:20-14:35

2 stops36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

13:00-15:25

1 stop33h 25m

R25 885

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/10

7:30-13:45

3 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

14:35-13:18

3 stops29h 43m

R26 535

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/10

20:35-16:50

1 stop37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

13:05-15:45

1 stop33h 40m

R27 167

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/10

7:30-13:40

3 stops47h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

14:30-17:36

3 stops34h 06m

R27 910

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/9

8:47-17:10

2 stops25h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

20:00-16:35

2 stops27h 35m

R28 858

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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 25 April 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 1 May 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 1 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM from Chicago to Cape Town. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 934 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 588 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 563 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 215 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R17 504. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R18 712 and R21 964, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R13 992. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Cape Town for a low price.

  • 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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