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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R10 430

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CHI
Sep 2 — Sep 91
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 3 August 2026.

Wed 23/913:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 30/910:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/7R14 645
Fri 11/913:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 27/910:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R15 521
Fri 4/1215:25
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops48h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 12/19:45
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop43h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/8R15 587
Fri 4/1222:00
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops27h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 12/113:30
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops38h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/8R16 331
Tue 1/1220:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop23h 30m
Delta
Mon 11/111:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/8R16 513
Thu 20/819:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops24h 23m
United Airlines
Thu 27/511:00
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops21h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7R16 645
Fri 11/97:40
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop37h 35m
KLM
Sun 27/916:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
KLM
Deal found 30/7R16 678
Tue 11/820:00
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop25h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 21/914:30
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop17h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7R16 711
Thu 8/1019:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop20h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 20/1019:52
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop38h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7R16 728
Fri 9/1020:05
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop33h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1017:15
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7R17 720
Wed 23/923:15
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops26h 04m
Delta
Wed 30/913:00
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 25m
Delta
Deal found 29/7R21 009
Thu 20/823:15
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops25h 46m
KLM
Thu 27/513:00
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops25h 25m
KLM
Deal found 31/7R29 092

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 3 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 645

One-way from

R10 430

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R17 571
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/9-30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R51 139 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 128 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 3 August 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

10:15-14:10

1 stop20h 55m

R15 521

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

20:50-19:02

1 stop30h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/1

15:00-18:35

1 stop19h 35m

R16 513

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

20:50-17:03

1 stop28h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/1

7:10-18:35

1 stop27h 25m

R16 513
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

20:50-9:22

1 stop20h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/1

12:15-18:35

2 stops22h 20m

R16 596

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

20:50-9:22

1 stop20h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/1

12:15-18:35

2 stops22h 20m

R16 596

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

19:50-13:13

2 stops24h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/5

11:00-15:20

2 stops21h 20m

R16 645

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

7:40-14:15

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

16:20-21:10

1 stop21h 50m

R16 678

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

20:50-17:03

1 stop28h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

19:55-18:35

1 stop38h 40m

R16 711

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-11:48

1 stop22h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/10

21:52-17:10

2 stops36h 18m

R16 728

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-11:46

2 stops22h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/10

21:52-17:10

2 stops36h 18m

R16 728

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago (average of R16 530). Flying from Cape Town to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 456). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Chicago flights typically cost between R16 430 and R22 712 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 645 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 23–Sept 30).

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.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 22% 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.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 177.

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 27m.

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 2h 12m.

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 3 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines 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
1 552 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 552 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 552 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 552 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 058 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 552 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 013 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 552 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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. 4 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 Ethiopian Air, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta fly from Cape Town to Chicago in about 25h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 47m. 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 709. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R15 351, and KLM, from R16 932. 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago (average of R16 530). Flying from Cape Town to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 456). 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 3 August 2026.
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Chicago
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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago

Discover the top 4 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 3 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 709AverageR17 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 351AverageR16 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 932AverageR21 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 443AverageR21 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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