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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town from R11 214

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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
Aug 21 — Aug 281
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in January or October, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 16 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 259

One-way from

R11 214

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R25 206
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/9-2/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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14/11
  • 14/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 45m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R45 137 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 128 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 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 August 2025.

Wed 20/810:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/913:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8R17 068
Fri 28/119:45ORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/1213:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8R17 120
Mon 20/1023:45ORD - CPT
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/1017:15CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/8R17 208
Fri 28/119:45ORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1214:35CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8R17 630
Mon 8/910:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/913:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8R17 753
Fri 26/910:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/1013:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/8R17 788
Sun 21/911:54ORD - CPT
2 stops40h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1018:55CPT - ORD
1 stop26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/8R17 823
Mon 8/1217:10ORD - CPT
1 stop35h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 14/1220:35CPT - ORD
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/8R17 841
Tue 11/1118:45ORD - CPT
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1118:55CPT - ORD
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8R17 859
Wed 3/923:45ORD - CPT
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 18/916:35CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/8R17 911
Tue 11/1118:35ORD - CPT
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1118:55CPT - ORD
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/8R17 929
Wed 12/1120:45ORD - CPT
1 stop31h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 19/1120:35CPT - ORD
2 stops29h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/8R18 017

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/9

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R16 259

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/9

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R16 259

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R17 120

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

10:15-13:00

1 stop43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R17 489

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

14:35-7:40

2 stops25h 05m

R17 630

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/9

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R17 753

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 788

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/11

20:45-8:05

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

18:55-17:00

1 stop30h 05m

R17 841

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

18:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

18:45-18:45

1 stop32h 00m

R17 841

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/11

18:45-12:10

1 stop33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

18:55-17:00

1 stop30h 05m

R17 841

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

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town is 4 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 ORD to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 16 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 26% 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 60% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R24 715.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 28h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 08m.

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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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