O'Hare Intl

$545+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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CPT — ORD
oct. 17 — oct. 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$859
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$545
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,195
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. 5% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 11/181:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
lun. 11/249:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/16$859
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/131:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
mié. 12/39:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/17$899
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 11/181:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
sáb. 11/229:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/16$910
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 11/129:00 amCPT - ORD
1 stop39h 20mSWISS
mar. 12/26:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 05mSWISS
Deal found 9/16$922
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
lun. 11/178:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/252:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$934
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/139:30 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop32h 23mVirgin Atlantic
mié. 12/31:09 pmORD - CPT
1 stop22h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/16$944
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 11/129:00 amCPT - ORD
1 stop35h 45mSWISS
mié. 12/36:50 pmORD - CPT
2 stops28h 50mSWISS
Deal found 9/16$948

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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

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O'Hare Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/12

9:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 12/2

6:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop32h 05m

$922

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/13

7:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 12/2

6:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops32h 20m

$929

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 1/25

8:50 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/1

4:25 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 1/21

8:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/1

3:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 1/25

8:50 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops26h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/2

2:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 1/23

8:50 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop29h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/2

1:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

vie. 1/23

8:50 pm-9:43 am

1 stop20h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/3

2:00 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 1/20

8:50 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop29h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/3

3:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 1/21

8:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/2

2:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/18

8:50 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop34h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 11/28

1:36 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$934

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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 September 12, 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.

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 septiembre 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Ethiopian Air 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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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.

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

    Airlines like SWISS and United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 25h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 45m. The distance between Cape Town and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is about 8513 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $820, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $955 and $965, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 25% 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, 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%
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$965Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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