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$776+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$938
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$776
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,377
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town
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 April 29, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/111:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/28$938
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 12/28:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/105:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,006
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/184:44 pmORD - CPT
2 stops35h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/26:55 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops29h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,193
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/102:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,196
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/188:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 6/26:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,199
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 10/217:40 pmORD - CPT
2 stops44h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 11/26:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,264
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 10/17:30 amORD - CPT
2 stops31h 40mKenya Airways
Mon 10/132:35 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops34h 01mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,491
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/188:35 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Mon 7/281:05 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 40mEmirates
Deal found 4/28$1,562
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 12/312:59 pmORD - CPT
1 stop20h 16mDelta
Sun 1/119:30 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop20h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,599

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 April 29, 2025.
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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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

4:44 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/2

6:55 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$1,193

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

8:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/2

6:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,199

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

7:10 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/7

6:55 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops27h 57m

$1,265

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/7

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,397

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/5

7:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/12

1:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,538

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/18

8:35 pm-11:35 am

1 stop32h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/28

1:05 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,562

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

1:29 pm-1:45 pm

3 stops41h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/7

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$1,606

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

9:40 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/27

8:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$1,811

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/12

2:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/19

11:15 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$1,827

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

10:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/28

2:15 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,870

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.
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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 April 25, 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 $1,292). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 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 April 29, 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 25% 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 29, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,587 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $938 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $1,039 and $1,193 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $776. Turkish Airlines flights start at $975 while deals on SWISS start at $1,031 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 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 $1,292). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

Discover the top 8 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$962Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,265Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,277Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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