Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

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

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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.

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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).

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Chicago to Cape Town?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 9

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 17 days in advance to save up to 78% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 17 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Chicago to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R26 973, or R41 641 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

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February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Cape Town from Chicago. Prices for February average R25 269 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R16 730. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 25% on your journey compared to booking in June

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CPT?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Chicago?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 15

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

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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.

Question 16

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Chicago to Cape Town flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chicago to Cape Town?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights from Chicago to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from Chicago shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chicago to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Chicago to Cape Town and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	R16 783
One-way from	R11 724
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R31 698

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.

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

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