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$643+ 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CPT
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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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

Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$996
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$643
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,277
From Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town Intl
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/192:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$998
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/201:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,008
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/110:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/141:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,029
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/109:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/181:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,031
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/79:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/192:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,043
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 11/611:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/205:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,044
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2812:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/45:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,049
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/89:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/201:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,053
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/212:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,054
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/231:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$1,056
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/65:09 pmMDW - CPT
1 stop18h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 11/209:30 pmCPT - MDW
1 stop27h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/16$1,381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 11/61:48 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops21h 27mDelta
Thu 11/209:30 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops23h 04mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,385

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cape Town that are best for you.

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/2

3:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops47h 50m

$1,072

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,106

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,114

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/21

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,124

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/21

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,174

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

9:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop44h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/19

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,206

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/23

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,281

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/23

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,316

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

4:06 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

10:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,319

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

4:06 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

8:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,319

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

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

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

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

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

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 September 16, 2025.
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
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,363 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Chicago?

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

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic fly from Chicago to Cape Town in about 18h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 24m. The distance from Chicago to Cape Town is about 8501 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 ($962) 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 $1,292). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$764Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$962Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,265Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,277Average$1,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,305Average$1,732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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