Cape Town

$684+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

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ORD — CPT
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$952
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$684
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,646
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($170 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find 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 July 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/1211:50 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$929
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 8/2010:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/131:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/30$971
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 11/285:29 pmORD - CPT
2 stops30h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/108:40 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,021
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/247:15 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 9/156:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,055

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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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O'Hare Intl

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/25

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$929

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/13

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$971

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

5:29 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/10

8:40 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,021

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

7:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/15

6:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,055

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

2:40 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops44h 20m

$684

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$749

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

$800

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

7:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop32h 30m

$837

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

2:07 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops43h 43m

$1,155

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/22

6:50 pm-9:25 am

3 stops54h 35m

$1,333

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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 June 27, 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 July 2, 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.

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 July 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways 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

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $952 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and British Airways, starting at $971 and $1,055 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town for 34% 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 $749. Turkish Airlines flights start at $800 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $837 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$962Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$1,265Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,277Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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