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$753+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CPT
mai 6 — mai 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 mai 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,181
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$753
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,430
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mai 1, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 9/2610:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
sam. 10/111:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$942
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 9/2711:45 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
jeu. 10/94:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,007
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/97:15 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways
dim. 5/256:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,181
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/94:44 pmORD - CPT
2 stops35h 16mAmerican Airlines
dim. 5/256:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,190
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/58:35 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 25mIberia
ven. 8/156:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop30h 20mIberia
Deal found 4/30$1,264
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/147:20 pmORD - CPT
2 stops36h 15mQatar Airways
mar. 10/211:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,393
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/17:30 amORD - CPT
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/132:35 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops29h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,428
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 11/127:30 amORD - CPT
2 stops30h 10mKenya Airways
mer. 11/192:30 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops35h 06mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,464
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 11/121:05 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop22h 10mDelta
jeu. 11/209:30 pmCPT - MDW
1 stop20h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,599
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/151:08 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops25h 17mKLM
sam. 6/711:15 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 26mKLM
Deal found 4/30$1,726

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Cape Town 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated mai 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cape Town that are best for you.

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 9/26

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 10/11

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$942

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 9/27

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 10/9

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,007

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 5/11

9:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 5/25

6:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,182

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 5/11

11:49 am-11:00 am

2 stops40h 11m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 5/25

6:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,190

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/5

8:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

ven. 8/15

6:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,264

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/14

7:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/21

1:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,393

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 10/1

7:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/13

2:35 pm-1:18 pm

3 stops29h 43m

$1,428

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 9/24

7:30 am-1:45 pm

3 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

ven. 10/10

2:35 pm-5:36 pm

3 stops34h 01m

$1,507

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 9/28

8:47 am-5:10 pm

2 stops25h 23m

Cape Town Intl

ven. 10/10

8:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,553

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

jeu. 5/15

1:08 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 17m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 6/7

11:15 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$1,726

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 16 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mai 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated mai 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Cape Town, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Cape Town. 8 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways ($1,181), American Airlines ($1,190), and Iberia ($1,286) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Cape Town. British Airways is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air ($753), Turkish Airlines ($807), and Lufthansa ($1,023).

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town 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 Chicago to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated mai 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$962Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,265Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,277Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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