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$742+ 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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
Sep 11 — Sep 181
Fri 9/11
Fri 9/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

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 August 12, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:10 pm -
1 stop32h 40m
Tue 9/224:35 pm -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 8/7$1,101
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Wed 11/188:15 pm -
1 stop31h 50m
Tue 12/112:55 am -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 8/8$1,145
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Mon 11/911:45 am -
1 stop40h 20m
Mon 11/235:20 pm -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 8/9$1,177
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 10/208:10 pm -
1 stop32h 40m
Tue 11/245:20 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Deal found 8/9$1,180
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sun 11/19:15 pm -
1 stop41h 45m
Fri 11/205:20 pm -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 8/11$1,181
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Fri 10/3012:45 pm -
1 stop27h 15m
Fri 11/65:20 pm -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 8/9$1,184
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sat 10/2411:25 am -
1 stop41h 40m
Mon 11/2312:55 am -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 8/9$1,190
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2211:25 am -
1 stop41h 25m
Tue 9/294:35 pm -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 8/8$1,195

Find 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 August 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,101
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$742
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,575
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/1

8:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/19

5:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,150

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/1

11:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

5:20 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,180

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

8:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/2

2:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,206

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/26

11:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/7

5:20 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,210

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/29

8:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop42h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/7

5:20 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,221

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/29

8:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

2:00 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,237
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/16

3:55 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 40m

$744

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/17

11:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop40h 20m

$778

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/5

12:45 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$778

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

$778

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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 O'Hare Intl to Cape Town in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,106). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,045). 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between $1,481 and $1,956 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,101 on Turkish Airlines (Sep 7-Sep 22).

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 August 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,505 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
7.8
Good
8,505 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,505 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
4,481 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,505 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
10,115 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,505 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
1,025 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,505 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,261 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,505 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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 O'Hare Intl 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 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. 7 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.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in 31h 50m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cape Town is about 8513 mi.

  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $795 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at $948 and $1,041 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town for 47% 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 $757. Lufthansa flights start at $1,000 while deals on British Airways start at $1,324 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,106). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,045). 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 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 August 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$795Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$948Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,041Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,175Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,234Average$2,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$1,309Average$1,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,372Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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