$802+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CPT
Jul 19 — Jul 261
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cape TownExplore 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 June 19, 2026.
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 June 19, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/49:15 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/115:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,153
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1211:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/165:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,209
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/14:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,223
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 8/1311:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 8/284:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,262
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/87:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/151:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,263
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 9/157:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/912:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,271
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Tue 8/258:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/24:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,304
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sun 9/137:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/41:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,311
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 8/1710:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/241:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 8/612:46 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop22h 04m
Delta
Tue 8/188:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop27h 10m
Delta
Deal found 6/16![Delta logo]()
$1,826
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sat 8/84:39 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop18h 11m
Delta
Tue 8/188:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops23h 34m
Delta
Deal found 6/16![Delta logo]()
$1,830
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 8/131:27 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops21h 23m
Delta
Fri 8/288:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop26h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/18![Delta logo]()
$1,831
Best flights from Chicago to Cape TownDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 19, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 19, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/14:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,252
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1310:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 10/41:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,357
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/172:00 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops41h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/241:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops49h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/17![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,527
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/246:50 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/2912:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,551
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 9/86:00 am
ORD
- CPT
3 stops48h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/157:20 am
CPT
- ORD
2 stops35h 27m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/14![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,598
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 8/1310:54 am
MDW
- CPT
1 stop23h 56m
Delta
Fri 8/288:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop26h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/18![Delta logo]()
$1,826
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 8/1712:46 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 39m
KLM
Mon 8/2411:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops25h 46m
KLM
Deal found 6/14![KLM logo]()
$1,851
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/256:50 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 12/306:55 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,551
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/118:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/174:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,578
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/108:25 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops34h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/181:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops49h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,613
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/138:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/105:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,590
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 10/315:25 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop18h 10m
Delta
Sun 11/158:50 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop21h 02m
Delta
Deal found 6/14![Delta logo]()
$1,850
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 9/811:35 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops26h 50m
KLM
Tue 9/1511:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops25h 56m
KLM
Deal found 6/14![KLM logo]()
$1,851
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/236:50 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 12/306:55 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,700
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/138:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/115:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,590
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Tue 9/811:35 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops26h 50m
KLM
Wed 9/1611:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops25h 56m
KLM
Deal found 6/17![KLM logo]()
$1,852
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 8/176:05 am
MDW
- CPT
1 stop28h 45m
Delta
Mon 8/2411:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops30h 21m
Delta
Deal found 6/15![Delta logo]()
$1,866
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/246:50 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops33h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/3112:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,759
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sun 9/1310:35 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops27h 50m
Delta
Sun 10/48:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop20h 48m
Delta
Deal found 6/16![Delta logo]()
$1,892
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Wed 11/189:55 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops24h 40m
Delta
Sun 11/298:50 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops23h 43m
Delta
Deal found 6/14![Delta logo]()
$1,930
Last-minute flights from Chicago to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town. Data last updated June 19, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town. Data last updated June 19, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Fri 6/1910:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/261:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/14![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,463
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2110:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 6/281:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/15![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,412
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/247:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/81:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,488
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2910:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/231:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/15![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,477
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sun 7/510:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 7/121:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/14![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,535
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sun 7/58:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 7/124:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,559
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 7/911:05 am
MDW
- CPT
1 stop23h 45m
Delta
Thu 12/108:50 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop27h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/18![Delta logo]()
$2,026
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 7/114:22 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop18h 28m
Delta
Fri 12/118:50 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Deal found 6/18![Delta logo]()
$2,031
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sun 7/128:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/85:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,498
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sun 7/128:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/105:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,560
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 7/138:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 12/125:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,556
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 7/1511:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/165:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,502
One-way flights from Chicago to Cape TownSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 19, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 19, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1511:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$802
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/267:25 pm
ORD
- CPT
3 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$806
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Sat 9/268:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$810
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/512:45 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop39h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$815
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 10/57:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$889
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/512:45 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$890
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/247:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$941
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/57:25 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$968
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:41 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops58h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$972
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/51:02 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops39h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$980
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/158:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops53h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$990
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/261:02 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops39h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,017
Find flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town
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 June 19, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,153 (Turkish Airlines) |
One-way from | $802 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,482 |
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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 June 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/18
8:10 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/1
4:35 pm-6:15 pm
1 stop32h 40m
$1,252
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/13
10:15 am-2:10 pm
1 stop20h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/4
1:50 pm-8:15 am
2 stops25h 25m
$1,357
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/17
2:00 pm-2:10 pm
2 stops41h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 8/24
1:50 pm-8:35 am
2 stops49h 45m
$1,527
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 11/24
6:50 pm-10:30 am
1 stop31h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/29
12:35 pm-2:30 pm
1 stop33h 55m
$1,551
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 11/25
6:50 pm-10:30 am
1 stop31h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 12/30
6:55 pm-2:30 pm
1 stop27h 35m
$1,551
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/11
8:10 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 8/17
4:35 pm-9:40 am
1 stop24h 05m
$1,578
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/13
8:10 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/10
5:20 pm-10:00 am
1 stop24h 40m
$1,590
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/13
8:10 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 12/11
5:20 pm-10:00 am
1 stop24h 40m
$1,590
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 9/8
6:00 am-1:35 pm
3 stops48h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/15
7:20 am-11:47 am
2 stops35h 27m
$1,598
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/10
8:25 pm-2:10 pm
2 stops34h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 8/18
1:50 pm-8:35 am
2 stops49h 45m
$1,613
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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Cape Town
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 June.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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
CHI-CPT
ORD-CPT
MDW-CPT
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town (average of $543). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,327). 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 to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cape Town?
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Cape Town?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Cape Town?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $986.
What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 31h 30m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Cape Town?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 5h 58m.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?
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 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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 June 19, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Cape Town, such as Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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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 June 19, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$783 | Average$1,092 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$795 | Average$1,638 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,021 | Average$1,892 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,030 | Average$1,350 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$1,103 | Average$1,566 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,175 | Average$1,731 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,275 | Average$1,666 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,321 | Average$1,470 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |