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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town from R9 194

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
Mar 3 — Mar 101
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 1 February 2026.

Sun 26/411:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/516:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R15 703
Sun 22/211:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/317:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1R16 330
Tue 3/311:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/317:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R16 427
Wed 11/312:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/317:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R16 443
Sun 1/1112:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 6/1117:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1R16 555
Wed 6/511:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 16/516:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/2R16 619
Wed 4/320:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/317:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R16 668
Thu 7/520:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 15/516:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1R16 684
Sun 26/410:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/513:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/2R16 700
Sat 7/1121:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/1117:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1R16 748

Find 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 1 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 703

One-way from

R9 194

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

R23 354
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/4-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 30m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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  • 1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R16 700

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R17 391

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/4

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R17 600

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R18 002

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/5

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

16:35-18:15

1 stop32h 40m

R18 854

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

10:15-13:00

1 stop43h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R19 416

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/5

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

13:50-8:15

1 stop25h 25m

R19 496

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

15:20-11:05

2 stops26h 45m

R19 818

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

14:00-9:40

2 stops26h 40m

R20 043

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/4

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R20 252

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

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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 30 January 2026.

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 R12 489). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 470). 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.

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 21h 20m. 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 R12 489). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 470). 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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