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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 48m.

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

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R31 099.

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

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 29h 18m.

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 20h 50m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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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 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?

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.

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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.
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 20h 50m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. 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 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, 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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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town from R12 453

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

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