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

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 19h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Cape Town and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is about 8513 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

Currently priced at $916, United Airlines will fly you from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $965. United Airlines is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to ORD?

When flying from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Cape Town-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

For a flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

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dom. 12/148:50 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop20h 46mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/239:23 pmORD - CPT

2 stops58h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,185

dom. 12/146:55 pmCPT - ORD

3 stops43h 51mMultiple Airlines

mar. 12/232:35 pmORD - CPT

2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$3,648

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jue. 5/287:50 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines

jue. 6/49:05 pmORD - CPT

2 stops59h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$934

mié. 1/285:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

mié. 2/48:20 pmORD - CPT

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$977

mié. 5/62:35 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air

mié. 5/2710:15 amORD - CPT

1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/12

$984

mié. 1/288:50 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops22h 56mUnited Airlines

mié. 2/48:00 amORD - CPT

2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$934

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl
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lun. 1/128:50 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops27h 54mVirgin Atlantic

lun. 1/1911:17 amORD - CPT

1 stop23h 58mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/13

$1,230

lun. 1/128:50 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops32h 45mDelta

lun. 1/1910:35 amORD - CPT

2 stops35h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$1,243

lun. 1/122:25 pmCPT - ORD

3 stops37h 11mMultiple Airlines

lun. 1/197:01 amORD - CPT

3 stops46h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,429

lun. 1/127:55 amCPT - ORD

1 stop39h 15mKLM

lun. 1/195:20 pmORD - CPT

1 stop28h 30mKLM

Deal found 12/13

$1,484

mié. 1/288:50 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop22h 03mUnited Airlines

mié. 2/49:00 amORD - CPT

2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$934

mié. 1/285:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

mié. 2/48:20 pmORD - CPT

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$977

mié. 1/2811:25 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops45h 49mKenya Airways

mié. 2/47:00 amORD - CPT

3 stops46h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/14

$1,212

mié. 1/281:40 pmCPT - ORD

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

mié. 2/46:30 pmORD - CPT

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,769

One-way flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl
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dom. 2/82:25 pmCPT - ORD

3 stops36h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$614

dom. 2/85:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$621

sáb. 1/312:20 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops36h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$681

lun. 12/225:15 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$686

lun. 12/222:35 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/14

$691

sáb. 1/3112:35 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/13

$729

vie. 1/166:55 pmCPT - ORD

3 stops59h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$810

lun. 12/226:10 amCPT - ORD

3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$915

vie. 1/169:25 amCPT - ORD

1 stop38h 55mSWISS

Deal found 12/13

$928

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Round-trip from	$934 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$614 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$986

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 5/28

7:50 pm-8:30 am

1 stop19h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 6/4

9:05 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops59h 15m

$934

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 1/28

8:50 pm-11:46 am

2 stops22h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 2/4

8:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$934

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 1/28

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 2/4

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

$977

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 5/6

2:35 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/27

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$984

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 2/8

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$621

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 12/22

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$686

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 12/22

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$691

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 2/8

5:45 am-7:35 am

2 stops33h 50m

$752

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

lun. 12/22

6:10 am-10:05 am

3 stops35h 55m

$915

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 1/16

9:25 am-4:20 pm

1 stop38h 55m

$928

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*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 Cape Town-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Cape Town-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 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 Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $820). Flying from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,013). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl?
For a flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 19h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Cape Town and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is about 8513 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $916, United Airlines will fly you from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $965. United Airlines is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl 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 Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $820). Flying from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,013). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$916	Average$1,394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$965	Average$1,283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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