O'Hare Intl

$632+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ORD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$989
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$632
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,324
From Cape Town Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/278:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/38:00 amORD - CPT
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$989
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/172:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/2910:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11$1,007
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/264:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/27:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,034
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1711:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Wed 7/304:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Deal found 6/11$1,049
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/711:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Thu 7/247:00 amORD - CPT
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,099
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Mon 8/181:05 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/288:35 pmORD - CPT
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,145
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/162:35 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops34h 11mKenya Airways
Tue 7/297:00 amORD - CPT
3 stops47h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,204
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Mon 8/181:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 8/287:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,404
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/201:05 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 40mEmirates
Sat 8/28:35 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Deal found 6/11$1,540
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 6/176:55 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/281:15 pmORD - CPT
2 stops38h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,595
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1811:05 amCPT - ORD
2 stops35h 50mSWISS
Sat 8/22:20 pmORD - CPT
2 stops43h 25mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$1,655
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 6/1510:40 amCPT - ORD
3 stops38h 38mSingapore Airlines
Thu 7/318:42 pmORD - CPT
3 stops53h 43mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,409

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/27

8:00 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$989

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/18

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/27

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,007

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

11:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,099

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/18

1:05 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop33h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/28

8:35 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,145

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

6:25 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

4:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,151

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

2:35 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops29h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

7:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops47h 00m

$1,307

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/18

1:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/28

7:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,404

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

2:35 pm-2:33 pm

3 stops30h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

1:05 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops40h 55m

$2,295

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/26

10:40 am-6:18 pm

3 stops38h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

7:18 pm-9:25 am

3 stops55h 07m

$2,611

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/12

9:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

10:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$5,217

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from Cape Town to Chicago. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl. 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 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. 3 airlines have flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $989, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,007 and $1,099, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $632 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from $751 and Kenya Airways from $987 one-way.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$820Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$965Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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