Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 56m.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Chicago on Cheapflights.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

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Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 923.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Chicago?

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Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 21m.

Question 5

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Chicago round-trip from R15 032. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R16 592, and Turkish Airlines, from R17 099. Ethiopian Air is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 6

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R11 144 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R13 201 and Kenya Airways from R14 431 one-way.

Question 7

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

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Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Question 10

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Chicago?

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British Airways, Delta and Ethiopian Air are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Chicago.

Question 12

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

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Travellers have found that booking a Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 14% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 13

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 17% by booking at least 24 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cape Town to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R16 734.

Question 14

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Chicago from Cape Town average R20 243. You can even find prices in November for less than R20 243, as users have found deals to Chicago from as low as R16 540. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chicago from Cape Town. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 15%.

Question 15

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Chicago at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 16

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

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For a flight from Cape Town to Chicago, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Chicago from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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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 Cape Town to Chicago.

Question 19

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago 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 20

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Cape Town to Chicago. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 21

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

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Chicago from Cape Town by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 22

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

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Chicago from Cape Town? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 23

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

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Cape Town to Chicago 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 540
One-way from	R11 144
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R21 321

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR15 032	AverageR21 779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 343	AverageR18 896	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 099	AverageR19 927	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR17 258	AverageR19 842	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR17 460	AverageR19 154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 506	AverageR22 418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R11 144

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Chicago are usually found in November or September, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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