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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R12 702

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CHI
Jul 23 — Jul 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 June 2026.

Tue 8/1220:50
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Tue 19/117:59
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops40h 36m
Delta
Deal found 21/6R16 264
Tue 8/1220:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop23h 16m
Delta
Tue 19/119:55
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop38h 40m
Delta
Deal found 21/6R16 264
Sun 2/820:05
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops23h 34m
Delta
Thu 13/812:46
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop22h 04m
Delta
Deal found 23/6R16 329
Sun 2/820:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop19h 39m
Delta
Fri 14/820:20
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops38h 30m
Delta
Deal found 23/6R16 329
Tue 8/1219:35
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops34h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 19/117:55
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops32h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/6R16 378
Fri 11/97:40
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/913:55
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6R16 444
Fri 11/97:40
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop37h 35m
KLM
Sat 26/916:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
KLM
Deal found 20/6R16 460
Thu 9/719:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops34h 41m
United Airlines
Thu 23/721:30
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop36h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6R16 592
Sun 12/723:15
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops27h 15m
KLM
Sun 26/716:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 20/6R17 018
Thu 9/723:15
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops29h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/717:10
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6R17 347
Sun 2/820:05
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop21h 08m
Delta
Mon 10/816:50
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 35m
Delta
Deal found 23/6R17 379
Mon 6/719:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 13/78:40
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop23h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6R17 429

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Chicago (CHI). 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 23 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 264

One-way from

R12 702

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

R18 249
Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/12-19/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 42m total
  • Cape Town to Chicago
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 890 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 734 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

20:50-16:50

2 stops28h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 19/1

17:59-18:35

2 stops40h 36m

R16 264

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

20:05-12:39

2 stops23h 34m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/8

18:42-17:50

2 stops40h 08m

R16 329

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

20:05-12:39

2 stops23h 34m

Chicago Midway

Thu 13/8

9:59-17:50

2 stops24h 51m

R16 329

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

19:35-22:04

2 stops34h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/1

17:55-10:35

2 stops32h 40m

R16 378

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

19:50-14:19

2 stops25h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/7

8:40-15:20

1 stop23h 40m

R17 429

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

19:50-23:31

2 stops34h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/7

8:40-15:20

1 stop23h 40m

R17 560

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

23:15-19:30

2 stops27h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/7

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R18 085

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

20:05-23:53

1 stop34h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/7

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R18 561

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

19:50-13:08

1 stop24h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/7

7:10-17:10

1 stop27h 00m

R18 873
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/9

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R18 955

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Chicago

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago (average of R5 662). Flying from Cape Town to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 344). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Chicago?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 25% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 901.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 25m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 23 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,United Airlines, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 878 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 007 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

    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. 5 airlines have flights to Chicago from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Chicago?

    Airlines like Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Chicago in about 25h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h. Cape Town and Chicago are separated by 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Chicago round-trip from R5 689. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R15 241, and Turkish Airlines, from R15 338. Ethiopian Air is 69% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago (average of R5 662). Flying from Cape Town to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of R15 344). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Chicago on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Chicago. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 June 2026.
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Chicago
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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 689AverageR20 334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 241AverageR16 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 338AverageR16 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 811AverageR18 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 311AverageR21 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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