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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cape Town from R11 438

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CPT
Apr 21 — Apr 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town

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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 22 March 2026.

Mon 31/811:25
ORD
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CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 18/916:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/3R14 582
Thu 27/820:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/916:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/3R14 667
Sun 20/920:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 15/1016:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/3R14 939
Thu 27/820:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/916:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3R15 092
Tue 1/920:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/1117:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/3R15 262
Tue 1/911:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/916:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3R15 313
Sat 31/1012:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/1117:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3R15 602
Thu 17/920:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 28/916:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/3R15 704
Wed 2/920:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 12/916:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/3R15 925
Wed 18/1111:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/1217:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/3R16 554
Sun 22/1120:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 1/1217:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/3R16 638
Sat 17/1013:05
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Mon 26/1021:30
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop21h 26m
Delta
Deal found 17/3R32 937

Find 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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 633

One-way from

R11 438

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R20 887
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 31/8-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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  • 6/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R54 704 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 351 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

19:20-14:35

2 stops36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-15:05

1 stop33h 05m

R21 618

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

19:20-12:40

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

13:00-15:05

1 stop33h 05m

R21 618

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

19:20-17:20

2 stops39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

13:00-15:05

1 stop33h 05m

R22 298

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

19:20-19:55

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:00-17:04

2 stops35h 04m

R24 711

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R24 796

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/9

19:20-10:15

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

19:30-15:05

1 stop26h 35m

R24 983

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

14:00-14:35

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

13:50-8:35

2 stops49h 45m

R25 765

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

20:35-16:40

1 stop37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

18:25-15:45

1 stop28h 20m

R26 275

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R27 448

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

15:53-13:00

3 stops38h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R32 206

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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 13 March 2026.

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 55 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 358). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 621). 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.

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 38% 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 097.

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 Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 31m.

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 Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

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 R39 140, Qatar Airways can have you in Cape Town from Chicago in 25h 01m. 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 R13 358). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 621). 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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