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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R14 341

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CHI
fev 11 — fev 181
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Chicago are usually found in November or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 6 fevereiro 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 414

One-way from

R14 341

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 958
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/4-3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Chicago
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R36 601 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 086 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 6 fevereiro 2025.

dom 27/413:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air
sáb 3/510:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R18 414
ter 29/416:35CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
dom 4/511:35ORD - CPT
1 stop41h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R18 582
dom 1/620:00CPT - ORD
1 stop25h 33mUnited Airlines
qui 10/76:00ORD - CPT
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2R19 791
sex 2/518:55CPT - ORD
2 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
dom 18/522:05ORD - CPT
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2R21 037
ter 29/414:00CPT - ORD
2 stops30h 50mBritish Airways
dom 4/517:10ORD - CPT
2 stops34h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2R21 651
sex 2/520:05CPT - ORD
1 stop20h 58mDelta
dom 18/516:20ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/2R22 097
ter 29/414:30CPT - ORD
3 stops34h 10mKenya Airways
dom 4/57:20ORD - CPT
3 stops47h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/2R22 506
dom 2/39:55CPT - ORD
2 stops39h 37mVirgin Atlantic
sáb 8/310:40ORD - CPT
2 stops36h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/2R23 976
qua 6/813:00CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
dom 10/819:20ORD - CPT
1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R25 668
dom 2/321:15CPT - MDW
2 stops23h 50mDelta
sáb 8/39:33MDW - CPT
2 stops28h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/2R26 915
dom 2/318:25CPT - ORD
1 stop28h 30mEmirates
sáb 8/319:45ORD - CPT
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Deal found 5/2R27 770
dom 4/518:55CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
ter 20/522:25ORD - CPT
1 stop29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2R91 756

Find flights from Cape Town to Chicago within your budget

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 6 fevereiro 2025.

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom 27/4

13:50-8:05

2 stops25h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 3/5

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R18 414

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

ter 29/4

16:35-9:50

1 stop24h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 4/5

11:35-11:50

1 stop41h 15m

R18 582

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom 1/6

20:00-16:05

2 stops27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qui 10/7

6:00-15:20

2 stops26h 20m

R19 791

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

sex 2/5

18:55-20:02

2 stops32h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 18/5

22:05-11:00

2 stops29h 55m

R21 037

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

ter 29/4

14:00-13:50

2 stops30h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 4/5

17:10-11:00

2 stops34h 50m

R21 651

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

sex 2/5

20:05-10:03

1 stop20h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 18/5

16:20-21:10

1 stop21h 50m

R22 097

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

ter 29/4

14:30-17:40

3 stops34h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 4/5

7:20-13:40

3 stops47h 20m

R22 506

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom 2/3

9:55-17:32

2 stops39h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 8/3

10:40-7:30

2 stops36h 50m

R23 976

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

dom 2/3

21:15-13:05

2 stops23h 50m

Chicago Midway

sáb 8/3

9:33-22:10

2 stops28h 37m

R26 915

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom 2/3

18:25-14:55

1 stop28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 8/3

19:45-16:45

1 stop37h 00m

R27 770

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 31 January 2025.

Booking 79 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 fevereiro 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 6 fevereiro 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Cape Town to Chicago have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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

  • 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 R18 414. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from R18 582, and United Airlines, from R19 791. Ethiopian Air is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R14 341 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from R15 066 and Kenya Airways from R18 563 one-way.

  • 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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