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$543+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT)

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CHI — CPT
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Mon 1/26
Mon 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 27, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/131:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,410
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/122:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,478
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/151:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,483
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/309:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/131:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,615
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/101:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,658
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/111:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,680
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/309:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/122:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,682
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/309:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/142:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,683
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/142:35 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops31h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,693
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/309:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/151:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/26$1,753
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/308:00 amORD - CPT
3 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/122:25 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops37h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,789
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:50 amMDW - CPT
1 stop25h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 1/89:30 pmCPT - MDW
1 stop26h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/26$2,645

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 December 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$969
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$543
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,697
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($295 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 December 27, 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

Tue 2/10

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,022

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,075

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,079

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/9

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,119

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,151

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,156

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,158

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/26

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$1,158

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,173

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/1

2:00 pm-9:40 am

2 stops26h 40m

$1,198

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of 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.

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 December 26, 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 77 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 $780). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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 December 27, 2025.

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?

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 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.

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 December 27, 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
9,113 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,126 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,073 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
919 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,616 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.

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. 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 Turkish Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago to Cape Town in about 22h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 03m. 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 ($995) 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.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air ($721), Lufthansa ($912), and United Airlines ($1,092).

  • 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 $780). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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

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 December 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$764Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$995Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,316Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,512Average$1,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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