$674+ 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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CPT
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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 March 24, 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 March 24, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 8/3111:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/184:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$858
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 8/278:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/114:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$863
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 9/18:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/305:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$898
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 9/178:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/284:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$924
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Wed 9/28:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/124:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$937
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sun 11/158:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/185:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$979
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 8/1811:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/14:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$994
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/58:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/194:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$996
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sat 9/268:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/224:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,019
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/205:21 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop17h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 5/18:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop27h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/23![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,034
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 8/61:05 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Tue 8/188:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop22h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/19![Delta logo]()
$2,035
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 11/79:30 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 45m
Delta
Sun 11/229:30 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop20h 22m
Delta
Deal found 3/21![Delta logo]()
$2,039
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 March 24, 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 March 24, 2026.
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/57:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops36h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/121:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,272
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/1311:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/214:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,459
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:35 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop37h 05m
Emirates
Tue 4/216:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 3/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,546
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Mon 5/1810:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/221:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,624
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 8/101:05 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop21h 45m
Delta
Tue 8/188:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop20h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/19![Delta logo]()
$2,035
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 5/241:22 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 03m
KLM
Sun 6/711:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops26h 03m
KLM
Deal found 3/23![KLM logo]()
$2,214
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sun 4/267:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/41:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,272
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:53 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops27h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/149:55 am
CPT
- MDW
2 stops37h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,906
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sat 5/1610:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/271:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,631
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 4/117:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 4/191:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,528
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/237:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/61:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,544
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/108:35 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Emirates
Fri 5/156:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 3/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,907
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 5/233:53 pm
ORD
- CPT
3 stops38h 07m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 5/301:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,895
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 5/241:22 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 03m
KLM
Sun 5/3111:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops25h 41m
KLM
Deal found 3/23![KLM logo]()
$2,214
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/87:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/117:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,739
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Fri 6/56:23 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops32h 02m
Delta
Fri 6/1911:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops25h 39m
Delta
Deal found 3/23![Delta logo]()
$2,355
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Fri 5/221:22 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 03m
KLM
Sun 5/3111:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops25h 41m
KLM
Deal found 3/23![KLM logo]()
$2,644
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/1612:52 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop21h 58m
Delta
Thu 4/2311:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops30h 13m
Delta
Deal found 3/24![Delta logo]()
$2,929
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 8/171:00 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 25m
KLM
Mon 8/2411:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops29h 31m
KLM
Deal found 3/19![KLM logo]()
$2,920
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 6/301:16 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 09m
KLM
Tue 7/711:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops26h 03m
KLM
Deal found 3/21![KLM logo]()
$2,954
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 6/51:22 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 03m
KLM
Fri 6/1911:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops25h 50m
KLM
Deal found 3/20![KLM logo]()
$2,954
Last-minute flights from Chicago to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town. Data last updated March 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town. Data last updated March 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 4/1510:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/221:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,136
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 4/1610:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/233:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops47h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,224
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/1910:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 4/261:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,133
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1910:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 4/281:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,162
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/2010:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/291:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,151
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2010:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/273:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops47h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,233
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/205:21 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop17h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 5/18:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop27h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/23![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,034
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 4/237:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/69:00 am
CPT
- ORD
2 stops37h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,206
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 4/2310:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/61:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,209
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/231:24 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/611:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops26h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,061
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/235:21 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop17h 29m
Delta
Wed 5/611:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops26h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/22![Delta logo]()
$2,074
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/267:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/49:00 am
CPT
- ORD
2 stops37h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,220
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 March 24, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 24, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/128:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$674
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 9/111:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$677
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/411:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$692
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sat 5/28:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$714
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 4/118:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$726
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 4/217:25 pm
ORD
- CPT
3 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$785
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 4/27:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22![Qatar Airways logo]()
$817
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 5/58:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$821
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 9/18:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$827
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 4/128:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$832
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$839
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 6/1610:25 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$971
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 March 24, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $858 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $674 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,229 |
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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 March 24, 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 5/5
7:20 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops36h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/12
1:00 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop33h 05m
$1,272
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/26
7:20 pm-12:40 pm
2 stops34h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 5/4
1:00 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop33h 05m
$1,272
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/13
11:25 am-11:50 am
1 stop41h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/21
4:35 pm-9:40 am
1 stop24h 05m
$1,459
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/11
7:20 pm-12:40 pm
2 stops34h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 4/19
1:00 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop33h 05m
$1,528
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 4/23
7:20 pm-11:30 am
1 stop33h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 5/6
1:00 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop33h 05m
$1,544
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 4/17
8:35 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop37h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 4/21
6:25 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop28h 20m
$1,546
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 5/18
10:15 am-2:35 pm
1 stop21h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/22
1:50 pm-8:15 am
2 stops25h 25m
$1,624
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/16
10:15 am-2:35 pm
1 stop21h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 5/27
1:50 pm-8:15 am
2 stops25h 25m
$1,631
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/8
7:20 pm-9:45 am
2 stops31h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 4/11
7:30 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop26h 35m
$1,739
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/23
3:53 pm-1:00 pm
3 stops38h 07m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 5/30
1:50 pm-8:15 am
2 stops25h 25m
$1,895
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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 March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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ORD-CPT
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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 March 13, 2026.
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 55 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 $786). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,331). 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?
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 March 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Cape Town, such as Delta,United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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Top 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town
Discover the top 7 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 March 24, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$783 | Average$1,093 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$788 | Average$1,708 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$806 | Average$1,638 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,005 | Average$1,375 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$1,052 | Average$1,261 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,103 | Average$1,518 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,372 | Average$1,666 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |