Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT)
The best prices from Chicago to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago to Cape Town
All the information you need to plan the best CHI to CPT flight in 2022: compare Chicago to Cape Town flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cape Town.
CHI - CPT | Price | $962 - $1,661 |
CPT | Temperature | 53.6 - 69.8 °F |
CPT | Precipitation | 0.8 - 3.9 inches |
Popular in
December
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Cheapest in
February
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
Round-trip from
$962
From Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town Intl
One-way from
$551
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town Intl
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cape Town?
Wednesday 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 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 33% on flights from Chicago to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 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 $1,251. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,423.
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 $1,161 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $817. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.
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 evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
Cheap flights from Chicago to Cape Town in January, February 2022
The best prices found for CHI to CPT flights for January, February
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
1 stop
30h 25mCape Town Intl
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
1 stop
30h 25mCape Town Intl
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
1 stop
32h 40mCape Town Intl
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
34h 15mQatar Airways
Chicago to Cape Town 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Cape Town from Chicago found for this year
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
1 stop
30h 25mCape Town Intl
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
23h 45mTurkish Airlines
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
1 stop
30h 25mCape Town Intl
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
1 stop
40h 30mCape Town Intl
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Last minute flights from Chicago to Cape Town
Late deals on return flights to Cape Town from Chicago, departing today and this week
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
1 stop
44h 00mCape Town Intl
Chicago O'Hare Intl
2 stops
24h 25mEthiopian Air
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
1 stop
27h 25mCape Town Intl
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
28h 00mQatar Airways
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
1 stop
32h 40mCape Town Intl
Chicago O'Hare Intl
2 stops
29h 15mMultiple Airlines
One-way flights to Cape Town Intl from Chicago
The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Cape Town
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
3 stops
36h 15mRwandAir
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
3 stops
36h 10mRwandAir
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Cape Town Intl
2 stops
33h 30mBritish Airways
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to Cape Town flights.
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. 14 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.
Which airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Delta, KLM, and Lufthansa are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from Chicago to Cape Town for under $900 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Cape Town for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $801, but on average you can expect to pay $852.
Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Cape Town for under $900?
There are currently 13+ open flights from Chicago to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $900.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($801), Qatar Airways ($844), and Ethiopian Air ($864) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Cape Town. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 30% 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 RwandAir ($539), British Airways ($652), and Ethiopian Air ($655).
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 are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cape Town?
On average you can expect to pay $836 for a flight from Chicago to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is $652 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at $810.
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Flights to Cape Town from Chicago
Can I fly to Cape Town Intl from Chicago right now?
Most visitors from Chicago need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Cape Town Intl.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Cape Town Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering Cape Town Intl.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.
Can I fly back to Chicago from Cape Town Intl?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to Chicago.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Cape Town Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago.