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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R9 625

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CHI
Mar 27 — Apr 31
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 25 February 2026.

Mon 2/320:50
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop20h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 15/313:09
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop20h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2R15 013
Mon 2/321:30
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop27h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 15/317:59
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop18h 16m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/2R15 076
Mon 2/321:30
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop33h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 15/310:45
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop25h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/2R15 108
Mon 2/321:30
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops29h 10m
Delta
Sun 15/39:35
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops26h 40m
Delta
Deal found 23/2R16 228
Thu 28/518:25
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops26h 50m
KLM
Thu 4/616:20
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
KLM
Deal found 25/2R16 531
Thu 28/516:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/611:25
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2R17 970
Thu 28/523:15
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
Delta
Thu 4/610:25
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Deal found 22/2R18 050
Mon 6/416:35
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 13/420:10
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R18 162
Mon 6/47:40
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop37h 35m
Delta
Mon 13/410:15
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops28h 10m
Delta
Deal found 21/2R18 450
Thu 18/613:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/710:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R18 514
Mon 6/420:25
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops28h 29m
Delta
Mon 13/410:41
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop24h 09m
Delta
Deal found 21/2R21 040
Thu 28/523:15
CPT
-
MDW
2 stops26h 18m
Delta
Thu 4/69:23
MDW
-
CPT
2 stops29h 02m
Delta
Deal found 22/2R22 958

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 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 531

One-way from

R9 625

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R20 065
KLM
  • KLM
  • 28/5-4/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Chicago
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 749 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 145 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

10:25-21:25

2 stops28h 00m

R18 050

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

7:40-14:15

1 stop37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

10:15-21:25

2 stops28h 10m

R18 450

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

R18 626

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

R19 297

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

23:25-12:57

2 stops44h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

7:00-6:00

2 stops40h 00m

R20 113

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

20:25-17:54

2 stops28h 29m

Chicago Midway

Mon 13/4

10:41-17:50

1 stop24h 09m

R21 040

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-18:33

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/6

9:23-21:25

2 stops29h 02m

R22 958

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-18:33

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/6

12:51-21:25

2 stops25h 34m

R25 660

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

16:40-11:56

2 stops26h 16m

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/7

13:05-17:50

1 stop21h 45m

R28 346

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/4

23:15-18:40

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sat 18/4

10:41-17:50

1 stop24h 09m

R38 067

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

Booking 25 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 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 R13 110). Flying from Cape Town to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 196). 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.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% 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.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 410.

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

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 25 February 2026.
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
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 343 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 237 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 767 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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, Turkish Airlines, and KLM fly from Cape Town to Chicago in about 22h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 18m. 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 R13 499. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from R14 865, and Turkish Airlines, from R15 237. Ethiopian Air is 27% 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 R13 110). Flying from Cape Town to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 196). 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 25 February 2026.
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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 25 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 499AverageR17 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 865AverageR15 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 237AverageR17 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapestR15 881AverageR17 422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 377AverageR18 337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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