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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT) from $857

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — CPT
May 12 — May 191
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The best prices from Chicago to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 May 7, 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$1,250

One-way from

$1,083
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cape Town?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Chicago to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 40 days in advance, which can save you up to 27% on flights from Chicago to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 40 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,004. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,591.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $1,411 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $961. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cape Town (CHI - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between Chicago and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Turkish Airlines flights heading from Chicago to Cape Town. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sun 9/88:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/254:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$964
Thu 8/298:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/304:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,033
Fri 9/208:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/274:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,070
Sat 10/198:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/45:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,082
Sat 10/198:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/85:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,112
Wed 10/911:25 amORD - CPT
1 stop41h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/164:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,117
Wed 10/98:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/164:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,128
Tue 10/158:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/55:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,167
Sat 10/198:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/95:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop34h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,174

Cheap British Airways flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Chicago and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on British Airways flights from Chicago to Cape Town. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sun 10/207:10 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 11/66:45 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop26h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,255
Sun 10/207:10 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 11/66:45 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,256
Sun 10/136:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops33h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 11/58:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,260
Fri 9/209:15 pmORD - CPT
2 stops34h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 9/276:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,277
Sat 10/127:10 pmORD - CPT
2 stops36h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 10/246:55 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,279
Sun 9/89:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops34h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 9/256:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,292
Sun 9/81:04 pmORD - CPT
2 stops38h 56mBritish Airways
Tue 9/242:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops34h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,297
Fri 9/207:10 pmORD - CPT
2 stops36h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 9/272:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops32h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,301
Tue 5/143:01 pmORD - CPT
2 stops36h 59mBritish Airways
Tue 5/219:20 amCPT - ORD
2 stops39h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,409

Cheap Chicago to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Prices were last updated on May 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 5/1411:00 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/216:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,186
Tue 5/146:27 pmORD - CPT
2 stops33h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/216:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,189
Wed 5/151:45 pmORD - CPT
2 stops38h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,190
Sat 5/259:15 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/34:40 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,213
Wed 5/156:00 pmORD - CPT
1 stop34h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:55 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops48h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,288
Wed 5/151:40 pmORD - CPT
2 stops38h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:55 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops48h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,291
Tue 5/710:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/142:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/6$1,304
Sat 5/259:15 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 6/36:40 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,350
Sat 5/259:30 pmORD - CPT
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/34:40 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,352

Chicago to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 9/88:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 9/254:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$964
Fri 11/89:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/141:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/6$965
Wed 10/910:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/162:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/6$975
Wed 11/2711:55 amORD - CPT
1 stop40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/35:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,003
Wed 11/279:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/31:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/6$1,020
Fri 10/1810:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/21:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$1,021
Mon 10/1410:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/62:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/5$1,022
Thu 8/298:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/304:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,033
Sun 11/109:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/105:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,042

Chicago to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Chicago to Cape Town. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Tue 5/1411:00 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/216:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,186
Tue 5/146:27 pmORD - CPT
2 stops33h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/216:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,189
Wed 5/151:45 pmORD - CPT
2 stops38h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,190
Wed 5/156:00 pmORD - CPT
1 stop34h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:55 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops48h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,288
Wed 5/151:40 pmORD - CPT
2 stops38h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:55 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops48h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,291
Tue 5/143:01 pmORD - CPT
2 stops36h 59mBritish Airways
Tue 5/219:20 amCPT - ORD
2 stops39h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,409
Wed 5/1511:00 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 5/276:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,533
Wed 5/158:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 5/276:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,534
Wed 5/151:21 pmMDW - CPT
2 stops25h 04mKLM
Mon 5/2711:00 pmCPT - MDW
2 stops26h 07mKLM
Deal found 5/7$1,600

One-way flights to Cape Town from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Chicago to Cape Town. Those needing a return flight from Chicago to Cape Town can use the search form above.
Wed 6/54:00 pmORD - CPT
1 stop35h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 5/6$857
Wed 6/59:25 pmORD - CPT
2 stops29h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/6$866
Thu 5/2310:30 pmORD - CPT
2 stops33h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 5/6$926
Thu 6/132:36 pmMDW - CPT
3 stops59h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$940
Thu 6/1310:27 amORD - CPT
3 stops53h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$971
Thu 5/238:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,022
Thu 5/2311:05 amMDW - CPT
3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,022
Thu 5/235:19 pmORD - CPT
3 stops58h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,027
Thu 6/1311:25 amMDW - CPT
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,041

Find flights from Chicago to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.

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$964 - $1,376

Route

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Return

Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/8

1 stop32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/25

1 stop24h 05m

$964

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/9

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/16

2 stops24h 30m

$975

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/25

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/3

2 stops28h 05m

$1,213

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/20

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

1 stop26h 05m

$1,255

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/13

1 stop28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/3

1 stop20h 49m

$1,310

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/15

2 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/8

1 stop32h 00m

$1,323

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/13

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

1 stop24h 35m

$1,338

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/16

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/27

1 stop34h 35m

$1,344

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/14

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/3

1 stop22h 49m

$1,376

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When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to Cape Town is currently $964 while a round-trip flight costs $1,233. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town (average of $1,250). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,747). 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.

January

$1,250

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,411

June

$1,658

July

$1,747

August

$1,445

September

$1,412

October

$1,384

November

$1,333

December

$1,419

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °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 May 7, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Cape Town, such as Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,598 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,011 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,430 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,711 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Cape Town. 10 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Cape Town for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Cape Town for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $964, but on average you can expect to pay $1,094.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Cape Town for under $1,200?

    There are currently 14+ open flights from Chicago to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($964), Ethiopian Air ($975), and British Airways ($1,255) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Cape Town. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Cape Town are Lufthansa ($857), Turkish Airlines ($1,022), and British Airways ($1,084).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

    When booking a flight from Chicago to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Air France or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does ORD to CPT mean?

    ORD and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. ORD to CPT refers to a flight route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/7.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$960Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapest$1,145Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest$1,170Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,184Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,200Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,212Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,251Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapest$1,271Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,294Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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