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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town from R12 525

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
Jun 15 — Jun 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 May 2026.

Tue 1/920:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 29/916:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5R18 280
Sat 7/1121:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/1117:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5R19 394
Sat 7/1121:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 26/1117:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/5R19 560
Fri 30/1021:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/1117:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/5R20 059
Sun 6/920:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/914:00
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R20 625
Sat 5/920:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/916:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/5R20 725
Mon 14/919:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 21/919:30
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5R20 774
Wed 16/919:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 19/1019:30
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5R20 824
Sun 13/919:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 22/919:30
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R20 841
Tue 6/1019:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 20/1013:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5R21 090
Tue 1/920:10
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/916:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5R21 190

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Round-trip from

R18 280

One-way from

R12 525

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R26 330
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  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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21/9
  • 21/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 07m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/6

16:33-13:10

2 stops37h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:15-15:05

1 stop32h 50m

R26 995

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/6

19:20-13:10

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

13:15-15:44

2 stops33h 29m

R29 124

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/6

14:00-17:10

2 stops20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/6

19:50-17:22

2 stops28h 32m

R33 765

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/7

21:40-15:20

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

20:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

R33 815

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/6

21:55-15:20

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

20:00-9:36

1 stop20h 36m

R33 831
Fastest return journey

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/6

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/6

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

R33 914

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/7

19:20-10:15

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

9:00-15:05

2 stops37h 05m

R33 948

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/6

6:30-13:45

2 stops24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/7

13:50-14:29

3 stops31h 39m

R35 445
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

R14 870

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/8

9:28-11:50

2 stops43h 22m

R16 566

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R17 531). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R27 245). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in 37h 37m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 13700 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R17 531). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of R27 245). 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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