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Cheap flights from Chicago to Cape Town from R11 724

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CPT
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 783

One-way from

R11 724

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R31 698
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/9-3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 30m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 35m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R71 262 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 344 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town

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 1 July 2025.

Mon 22/911:25ORD - CPT
1 stop41h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/1016:35CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7R16 783
Wed 20/810:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/913:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R17 118
Sun 24/819:15ORD - CPT
1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 15/918:55CPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6R18 599
Fri 15/819:15ORD - CPT
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 22/818:55CPT - ORD
1 stop28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7R19 287
Sat 27/1212:10MDW - CPT
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Mon 19/121:30CPT - MDW
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Deal found 30/6R27 766
Thu 21/813:08MDW - CPT
2 stops25h 17mKLM
Sun 14/923:15CPT - MDW
2 stops26h 21mKLM
Deal found 30/6R28 718

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/9

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/10

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R16 783

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/8

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R17 118

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/8

19:15-11:00

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

18:55-13:50

1 stop25h 55m

R18 599

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/8

19:15-11:00

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/8

18:55-15:55

1 stop28h 00m

R19 287

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Sat 27/12

12:10-19:15

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

21:30-16:25

1 stop26h 55m

R27 766

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Thu 21/8

13:08-21:25

2 stops25h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

23:15-18:36

2 stops26h 21m

R28 718

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Wed 15/10

8:00-22:35

3 stops55h 35m

R11 724

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/10

6:00-11:50

2 stops46h 50m

R12 869

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/8

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 204

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/7

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

R14 104

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/6

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town

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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 27 June 2025.

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 16 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 R110). Flying from Chicago 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 CHI to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 1 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta from Chicago to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R16 783. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R17 118 and R18 599, respectively. Turkish Airlines is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R13 204. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Cape Town for a low price.

  • 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 R110). Flying from Chicago 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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