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$734+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CPT
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sun 6/21
Sun 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town

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 May 22, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/312:50 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/125:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,126
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/79:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/195:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,166
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/312:50 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/105:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,180
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/312:50 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/95:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,220
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/312:50 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/145:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 CheapOair 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
Wed 9/164:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,242
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Wed 9/167:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/191:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/21$1,252
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Wed 9/307:20 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/141:15 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,255
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/312:50 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/123:20 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,258
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/56:50 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/1612:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,264
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Wed 11/46:50 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/116:55 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/20$1,267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 10/311:05 pm
MDW
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Delta
Sun 11/158:50 pm
CPT
-
MDW
1 stop21h 02m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$1,850

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 May 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,289
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$734
(SmartFares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,442
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From Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town Intl
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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($245 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

7:20 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

7:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,579

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

6:20 am-1:35 pm

3 stops48h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/4

2:25 pm-5:41 pm

3 stops34h 16m

$1,676

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/27

10:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/11

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$1,845

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/31

1:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/15

8:50 pm-9:52 am

1 stop21h 02m

$1,850

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/9

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/23

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,864

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/30

1:26 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/29

11:15 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops29h 31m

$1,995
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/12

2:21 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/29

7:50 pm-9:43 am

1 stop20h 53m

$2,025

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/11

9:54 am-5:50 pm

2 stops24h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

8:05 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop27h 11m

$2,030

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/13

4:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/23

11:15 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$2,065
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

$734

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Cape Town

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town (average of $543). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,039.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 29h 53m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 6h 33m.

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 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 22, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Cape Town, such as Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,385 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,745 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,639 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Kenya Airways fly from Chicago to Cape Town in about 34h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 15m. 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 ($783), Delta ($806), and Ethiopian Air ($996) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Cape Town. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 45% 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 ($744), Lufthansa ($1,000), and British Airways ($1,324).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town (average of $543). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 May 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$783Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$806Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$996Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,052Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,275Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$1,321Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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