$764+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
Dec 19 — Dec 261
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape TownExplore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 19, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 19, 2025.
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sun 11/309:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/32:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/17![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,186
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/63:25 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops48h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/54:25 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 45mDelta
Sun 12/149:30 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop20h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/16![Delta logo]()
$1,369
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/134:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop34h 40mLufthansa
Sat 12/209:30 amCPT - ORD
1 stop40h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,431
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/269:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/61:50 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops32h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:53 pmORD - CPT
1 stop18h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/189:30 amCPT - ORD
1 stop40h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19![United Airlines logo]()
$1,438
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/238:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/252:25 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops32h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,452
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sun 11/3011:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/35:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,462
Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 November 19, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $972 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $764 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,106 |
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Return
Price
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/28
8:20 pm-11:50 am
1 stop31h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 2/1
5:15 pm-6:25 pm
1 stop33h 10m
$1,175
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/21
11:50 am-11:50 am
1 stop40h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/7
3:20 pm-10:05 am
2 stops26h 45m
$1,183
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/22
8:20 pm-11:50 am
1 stop31h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/7
2:00 pm-10:05 am
2 stops28h 05m
$1,230
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 1/12
9:35 am-7:15 pm
2 stops25h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/25
9:30 pm-1:18 pm
2 stops23h 48m
$1,266
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/9
5:20 pm-5:50 am
1 stop28h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/19
11:45 pm-9:04 pm
2 stops29h 19m
$1,301
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 1/13
1:55 pm-9:55 pm
2 stops24h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 1/20
11:45 pm-9:04 pm
2 stops29h 19m
$1,319
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/22
10:35 am-9:55 pm
2 stops27h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/7
8:50 pm-9:35 pm
2 stops32h 45m
$1,345
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/21
2:25 pm-5:50 am
2 stops31h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 2/7
8:50 pm-9:05 pm
2 stops32h 15m
$1,345
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/8
1:55 pm-5:50 am
2 stops31h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 1/21
11:45 pm-6:45 pm
2 stops27h 00m
$1,360
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/8
6:15 pm-5:50 am
2 stops27h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 1/22
11:45 pm-9:05 pm
2 stops29h 20m
$1,360
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Compare providers for flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to Cape Town in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl to Cape Town
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $771). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,516). 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 ORD to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 November 19, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.
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 November 19, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
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Top 7 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 November 19, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$764 | Average$1,144 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$910 | Average$1,254 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$972 | Average$1,350 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$1,103 | Average$1,392 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,277 | Average$1,723 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,371 | Average$1,833 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,436 | Average$1,708 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |