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How to find the cheapest flight from
O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

All the information you need to plan the best ORD to CPT flight in 2022: compare O'Hare Intl to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.
ORD - CPT
Price
$940 - $1,275
CPT
Temperature
53.6 - 69.8 °F
CPT
Rainfall
0.8 - 3.9 inches

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise

Cheapest in

October

Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$940

From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl

One-way from

$713

One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 19% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,271, or $1,312 for flights within the next 24 hours.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (ORD - CPT)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.

Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town in June, July 2022

The best prices found for ORD to CPT flights for June, July
29 Jun - 8 Nov
$1,264pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
British Airways
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
British Airways
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
29 Jun - 8 Nov
$1,274pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
British Airways
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
British Airways
   
2 STOPS
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
10 Jul - 25 Jul
$1,651pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
United Airlines
   
2 STOPS
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cape Town from O'Hare Intl found for this year
16 Nov - 23 Nov
$907pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Delta
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
11 Oct - 24 Oct
$908pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
 
1 STOP
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Turkish Airlines
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
16 Nov - 23 Nov
$912pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Delta
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl

Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

Late deals on round-trip flights to Cape Town from O'Hare Intl, departing today and this week
6 Jul - 18 Jul
$1,783pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Delta
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
6 Jul - 16 Jul
$1,914pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Ethiopian Air
   
2 STOPS
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
6 Jul - 19 Jul
$1,937pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
KLM
   
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
CPT
Cape Town Intl
KLM
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl

One-way flights to Cape Town Intl from Chicago O'Hare Intl

The cheapest one-way flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town
2:10 pm - 2:40 am
SWISS
2 Stops
28h 30m
ORD - CPT
SWISS
$713
KAYAK
2:10 am - 5:35 pm
Delta
2 Stops
32h 25m
ORD - CPT
Delta
$758
Delta
3:15 am - 8:35 am
United Airlines
2 Stops
46h 20m
ORD - CPT
United Airlines
$794
United

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Flight FAQs

From O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

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. 13 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.

Which airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Delta with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on KLM for just $907, but on average you can expect to pay $955.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town for under $1,800?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,800.

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 KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $907 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Delta, starting at $908 and $912 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town for 15% 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 Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $673. SWISS flights start at $675 while deals on Delta start at $754 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town? While on average our users pay $2,129, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $908. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cape Town Intl), is priced around $907.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town are American Airlines, Air France and British Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Cape Town from O'Hare Intl?

Information is based on travel restrictions from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl

Most visitors from Chicago O'Hare Intl can enter Cape Town Intl without restrictions.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago O'Hare Intl are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Cape Town Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chicago O'Hare Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Cape Town Intl.

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Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.


Do I need a test to fly back to O'Hare Intl from Cape Town?

Returning to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Cape Town Intl

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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Alternative routes for O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

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Chicago to Cape Town Intl from $1,164 pp

Destination information for Cape Town

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = R15.80
Average temperature for June in Cape Town
66.2 °F
Avg rainfall for June in Cape Town
3.1 ″

Airports servicing Chicago

O'Hare Intl (ORD)

Airports servicing Cape Town

Cape Town (CPT)

Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
SWISS 		$752 $862 No cancel fee 79%
Turkish Airlines 		$807 $866 No cancel fee 77%
Delta 		$908 $1,078 No cancel fee N/A
Emirates 		$909 $985 No cancel fee 75%
Qatar Airways 		$934 $1,432 No cancel fee 68%
KLM 		$941 $1,240 No cancel fee 75%
Lufthansa 		$956 $1,027 No cancel fee 76%
British Airways 		$956 $1,107 No cancel fee 70%
United Airlines 		$990 $1,044 No cancel fee 69%

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