How long is the flight from Cape Town to Chicago?

Airlines like SWISS, Delta, and KLM fly from Cape Town to Chicago in about 20h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 59m. Cape Town and Chicago are separated by a distance of 13681 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 R14 833. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R16 126, and Turkish Airlines, from R16 872. Ethiopian Air is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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.

R9 453+ Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Q: 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 633 and R19 582 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 899 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 18-Nov 24).

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

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago

Round-trip from	R14 899
One-way from	R9 453
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R17 362

Ethiopian Air
18/11-24/11
3 total stops
46h 40m total
Cape Town to Chicago

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10/11
3 total stops
58h 30m total
Cape Town to Chicago

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R6 330 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 840 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 17 September 2025.

Tue 18/1113:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 24/119:45ORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R14 899

Thu 13/1113:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Wed 3/129:45ORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9R15 593

Tue 18/1113:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Sat 22/119:45ORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R15 783

Wed 12/119:00CPT - ORD

1 stop39h 20mSWISS

Tue 2/1218:50ORD - CPT

1 stop32h 05mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R15 992

Mon 17/1120:50CPT - ORD

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Fri 28/1116:20ORD - CPT

1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R16 200

Thu 13/1121:30CPT - ORD

1 stop32h 23mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 3/1213:09ORD - CPT

1 stop22h 06mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9R16 373

Wed 12/119:00CPT - ORD

1 stop35h 45mSWISS

Wed 3/1218:50ORD - CPT

2 stops28h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R16 443

Mon 17/1121:30CPT - MDW

1 stop20h 21mDelta

Sun 23/1117:34MDW - CPT

1 stop17h 41mDelta

Deal found 16/9R17 570

Wed 19/1123:45CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 33mKLM

Wed 26/1113:14MDW - CPT

2 stops24h 41mKLM

Deal found 16/9R17 899

Fri 31/1021:30CPT - MDW

2 stops27h 25mDelta

Fri 7/1117:09MDW - CPT

2 stops28h 41mDelta

Deal found 16/9R19 322

Sun 12/1020:05CPT - MDW

1 stop20h 35mDelta

Sun 19/1019:10MDW - CPT

2 stops29h 45mDelta

Deal found 15/9R21 507

Wed 19/1123:45CPT - MDW

2 stops41h 07mDelta

Mon 24/1113:14MDW - CPT

2 stops22h 01mDelta

Deal found 16/9R30 335

Best flights from Cape Town to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Wed 12/119:00CPT - ORD

1 stop39h 20mSWISS

Tue 2/1218:50ORD - CPT

1 stop32h 05mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R15 992

Tue 11/1117:15CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Tue 2/1211:50ORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R17 466

Mon 17/1121:30CPT - MDW

1 stop20h 21mDelta

Sun 23/1117:34MDW - CPT

1 stop17h 41mDelta

Deal found 16/9R17 570

Wed 19/1123:45CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 33mKLM

Wed 26/1113:14MDW - CPT

2 stops24h 41mKLM

Deal found 16/9R17 899

Thu 13/1119:50CPT - ORD

1 stop28h 30mSWISS

Tue 2/1218:35ORD - CPT

2 stops32h 20mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R16 113

Fri 14/1120:50CPT - ORD

2 stops32h 37mDelta

Thu 4/1217:03ORD - CPT

2 stops28h 47mDelta

Deal found 16/9R17 657

Thu 20/1117:15CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Tue 25/1120:20ORD - CPT

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R17 761

Wed 12/119:00CPT - ORD

1 stop35h 45mSWISS

Wed 3/1218:50ORD - CPT

2 stops28h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R16 443

Thu 13/1119:50CPT - ORD

1 stop28h 30mSWISS

Wed 3/1218:50ORD - CPT

2 stops28h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R16 443

Fri 31/1021:30CPT - MDW

1 stop24h 56mDelta

Fri 7/1117:09MDW - CPT

2 stops28h 41mDelta

Deal found 16/9R19 322

Fri 14/119:00CPT - ORD

1 stop39h 20mSWISS

Tue 2/1218:50ORD - CPT

1 stop32h 05mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R16 945

Fri 14/119:00CPT - ORD

1 stop39h 20mSWISS

Wed 3/1218:50ORD - CPT

2 stops28h 50mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R17 396

Sun 12/1023:15CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 10mDelta

Sun 19/1019:10MDW - CPT

2 stops29h 45mDelta

Deal found 15/9R22 184

Thu 20/1123:45CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 33mKLM

Tue 25/1113:14MDW - CPT

2 stops24h 41mKLM

Deal found 16/9R30 491

Fri 21/1123:45CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 33mKLM

Mon 24/1113:14MDW - CPT

2 stops24h 41mKLM

Deal found 16/9R31 567

Wed 19/1123:45CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 33mKLM

Tue 25/1113:14MDW - CPT

2 stops24h 41mKLM

Deal found 16/9R31 567

Wed 19/1123:45CPT - MDW

2 stops41h 07mDelta

Mon 24/1113:14MDW - CPT

2 stops22h 01mDelta

Deal found 16/9R30 335

Fri 21/1121:30CPT - MDW

1 stop20h 23mDelta

Wed 26/1117:34MDW - CPT

2 stops28h 16mDelta

Deal found 16/9R31 307

Wed 11/323:45CPT - MDW

2 stops49h 49mDelta

Sun 15/317:25MDW - CPT

1 stop18h 50mDelta

Deal found 16/9R31 359

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 25/913:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air

Fri 26/910:15ORD - CPT

1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/9R21 368

Tue 30/96:05CPT - ORD

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1013:55ORD - CPT

2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R27 439

Tue 30/923:15CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 20mKLM

Fri 3/1013:08MDW - CPT

2 stops25h 17mKLM

Deal found 16/9R48 443

Sun 12/1023:15CPT - ORD

1 stop22h 25mDelta

Sun 19/1016:56ORD - CPT

2 stops31h 59mDelta

Deal found 15/9R18 368

Sun 12/1020:05CPT - MDW

1 stop20h 35mDelta

Sun 19/1019:10MDW - CPT

2 stops29h 45mDelta

Deal found 15/9R21 507

Sun 12/1014:30CPT - ORD

3 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/107:00ORD - CPT

3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R26 953

Sun 12/1020:05CPT - MDW

2 stops29h 20mDelta

Sun 26/1012:48MDW - CPT

1 stop23h 27mDelta

Deal found 15/9R154 435

Mon 13/1023:00CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1013:08MDW - CPT

2 stops25h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R150 723

Fri 31/1023:45CPT - ORD

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1117:20ORD - CPT

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R17 726

Fri 31/107:55CPT - ORD

2 stops35h 22mDelta

Fri 7/1117:20ORD - CPT

1 stop28h 30mDelta

Deal found 16/9R17 847

Fri 31/109:00CPT - ORD

2 stops36h 45mSWISS

Fri 7/1118:50ORD - CPT

2 stops36h 25mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R19 252

Fri 31/1021:30CPT - MDW

1 stop24h 56mDelta

Fri 7/1117:09MDW - CPT

2 stops28h 41mDelta

Deal found 16/9R19 322

One-way flights from Cape Town to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Mon 10/1112:30CPT - ORD

3 stops58h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R9 453

Mon 10/1117:15CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R10 337

Mon 10/1112:30CPT - MDW

3 stops56h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R10 632

Thu 30/1017:15CPT - ORD

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R10 684

Thu 23/1013:00CPT - ORD

3 stops53h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R10 979

Fri 31/1017:15CPT - ORD

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R11 048

Thu 30/1014:25CPT - ORD

3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R11 274

Thu 23/1013:00CPT - ORD

1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/9R11 361

Fri 31/1014:35CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R12 713

Fri 17/1014:35CPT - ORD

2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/9R13 407

Thu 30/1019:50CPT - MDW

3 stops45h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R13 685

Mon 10/1121:30CPT - MDW

1 stop34h 02mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/9R16 044

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Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

9:00-16:20

1 stop39h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

18:50-10:55

1 stop32h 05m

R15 992

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

19:50-16:20

1 stop28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

18:35-10:55

2 stops32h 20m

R16 113

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

9:00-12:45

1 stop35h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

18:50-7:40

2 stops28h 50m

R16 443

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

19:50-16:20

1 stop28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

18:50-7:40

2 stops28h 50m

R16 443

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

9:00-16:20

1 stop39h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

18:50-10:55

1 stop32h 05m

R16 945

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

9:00-16:20

1 stop39h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

18:50-7:40

2 stops28h 50m

R17 396

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

R17 466

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

21:30-9:51

1 stop20h 21m

Chicago Midway

Sun 23/11

17:34-19:15

1 stop17h 41m

R17 570

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

20:50-21:27

2 stops32h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

17:03-5:50

2 stops28h 47m

R17 657

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/11

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

R17 761

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Deals found on 16/9

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago

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Estimated return price

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 685.

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

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 28m.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish 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

1 386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 926 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 965 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

862 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 367 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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 SWISS, Delta, and KLM fly from Cape Town to Chicago in about 20h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 59m. Cape Town and Chicago are separated by a distance of 13681 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 R14 833. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R16 126, and Turkish Airlines, from R16 872. Ethiopian Air is 25% 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 833	AverageR21 490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 126	AverageR17 618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 872	AverageR19 584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR17 029	AverageR19 579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR17 228	AverageR18 901	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R9 453

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 10/11. 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 September or November, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish 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.

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