How long is the flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

Airlines like KLM, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from Chicago to Cape Town in about 28h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 56m. The distance from Chicago to Cape Town is about 8513 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($764), American Airlines ($910), and Ethiopian Air ($972) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Cape Town. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Chicago to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Ethiopian Air, United Airlines or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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.

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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. 7 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.

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.

$637+ Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,090 and $1,538 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $924 on Turkish Airlines (Jan 20-Jan 27).

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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 October 28, 2025.

Fri 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 12/45:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$969

Fri 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 12/145:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$977

Fri 12/511:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 12/145:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$994

Fri 12/511:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 12/155:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$1,014

Fri 12/59:45 amORD - CPT

1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air

Sun 12/141:50 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/27

$1,043

Sun 11/169:45 amORD - CPT

1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 11/231:50 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/26

$1,046

Sun 11/1611:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 11/235:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$1,053

Fri 12/511:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sat 12/135:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$1,060

Fri 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/43:20 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,072

Fri 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/143:20 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$1,078

Mon 11/2411:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 12/15:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$1,079

Thu 11/2012:47 pmMDW - CPT

2 stops25h 08mDelta

Mon 11/249:30 pmCPT - MDW

1 stop22h 22mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$1,273

Best flights from Chicago to Cape Town
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 October 28, 2025.

Thu 11/205:20 pmORD - CPT

1 stop28h 30mKLM

Mon 11/247:55 amCPT - ORD

1 stop39h 15mKLM

Deal found 10/26

$1,258

Thu 11/209:51 amORD - CPT

2 stops28h 04mDelta

Mon 11/249:30 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop22h 34mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$1,273

Fri 1/211:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 1/185:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,373

Thu 11/2012:47 pmMDW - CPT

2 stops25h 08mDelta

Mon 11/249:30 pmCPT - MDW

1 stop22h 22mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$1,273

Wed 12/1011:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 12/175:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$1,376

Wed 12/108:50 amORD - CPT

2 stops29h 05mDelta

Tue 12/2311:45 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop22h 35mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$1,355

Tue 1/201:28 pmMDW - CPT

2 stops24h 27mKLM

Tue 1/2711:45 pmCPT - MDW

2 stops26h 51mKLM

Deal found 10/26

$1,600

Wed 12/104:25 pmORD - CPT

1 stop29h 45mDelta

Mon 12/159:30 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop29h 13mDelta

Deal found 10/28

$1,369

Wed 12/106:00 amORD - CPT

2 stops31h 55mDelta

Thu 12/189:30 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop25h 50mDelta

Deal found 10/25

$1,373

Fri 12/59:59 amMDW - CPT

2 stops27h 56mDelta

Mon 12/159:30 pmCPT - MDW

1 stop20h 24mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$1,373

Fri 11/2810:47 amMDW - CPT

2 stops27h 08mDelta

Sun 12/149:30 pmCPT - MDW

1 stop20h 24mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$1,373

Fri 12/510:49 amMDW - CPT

2 stops27h 06mDelta

Sun 12/149:30 pmCPT - MDW

1 stop22h 25mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$1,373

Wed 12/105:20 pmORD - CPT

1 stop28h 30mDelta

Wed 12/177:55 amCPT - ORD

2 stops34h 01mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$1,410

Sun 1/49:50 amMDW - CPT

1 stop25h 25mDelta

Sun 1/189:30 pmCPT - MDW

1 stop28h 02mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$1,576

Mon 1/51:28 pmMDW - CPT

2 stops32h 22mDelta

Mon 1/199:30 pmCPT - MDW

1 stop22h 31mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$1,618

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town. Data last updated October 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 11/29:45 amORD - CPT

1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air

Tue 11/183:25 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops48h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/28

$1,143

Tue 11/1111:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/182:00 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,145

Tue 11/1111:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/172:00 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,174

Tue 11/1111:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 11/185:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,189

Sun 11/169:45 amORD - CPT

1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 11/231:50 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/26

$1,046

Sun 11/1611:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 11/235:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$1,053

Thu 11/2012:47 pmMDW - CPT

2 stops25h 08mDelta

Mon 11/249:30 pmCPT - MDW

1 stop22h 22mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$1,273

Mon 11/2411:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Mon 12/15:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$1,079

Fri 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 12/45:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$969

Fri 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 12/145:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$977

Fri 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/43:20 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,072

Fri 11/2811:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/143:20 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$1,078

One-way flights from Chicago to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

Fri 11/76:40 amORD - CPT

3 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$637

Thu 1/155:05 amORD - CPT

3 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$647

Mon 1/56:40 amORD - CPT

3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$726

Tue 1/66:44 pmMDW - CPT

3 stops44h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$731

Mon 12/2912:39 pmORD - CPT

3 stops59h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$733

Wed 12/314:38 pmORD - CPT

3 stops57h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$743

Tue 1/66:11 pmORD - CPT

2 stops57h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$761

Sat 1/34:38 pmORD - CPT

3 stops57h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$766

Sun 1/44:38 pmORD - CPT

3 stops43h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$769

Wed 12/3111:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$797

Tue 12/3011:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$808

Thu 1/1511:50 amORD - CPT

1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$810

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$924 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$637 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$1,550

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

5:20 pm-5:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/24

7:55 am-3:10 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$1,258

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

9:51 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/24

9:30 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop22h 34m

$1,273

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/20

12:47 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/24

9:30 pm-11:52 am

1 stop22h 22m

$1,273

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

8:50 am-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/23

11:45 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,355

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

4:25 pm-6:10 am

1 stop29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/15

9:30 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop29h 13m

$1,369

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/2

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/18

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,373

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/18

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,373

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/5

9:59 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/15

9:30 pm-9:54 am

1 stop20h 24m

$1,373

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/28

10:47 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/14

9:30 pm-9:54 am

1 stop20h 24m

$1,373

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/5

10:49 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/14

9:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop22h 25m

$1,373

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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?

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 $766). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,528). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Cape Town, such as United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,031 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,032 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

880 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,483 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,001 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

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. 7 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.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Cape Town?
Airlines like KLM, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from Chicago to Cape Town in about 28h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 56m. The distance from Chicago to Cape Town is about 8513 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($764), American Airlines ($910), and Ethiopian Air ($972) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Cape Town. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 $766). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,528). 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 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$764	Average$1,156	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
American Airlines	Cheapest$910	Average$1,234	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$972	Average$1,346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
British Airways	Cheapest$1,103	Average$1,392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,277	Average$1,756	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$1,371	Average$1,718	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$1,436	Average$1,708	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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$637+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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