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$905+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
May 29 — Jun 51
Fri 5/29
Fri 6/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/84:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,072
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 8/3111:25 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/94:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,093
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3011:25 am
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/94:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,134
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/104:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/298:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/94:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/114:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,162
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/298:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/84:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,174
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 8/318:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/114:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/134:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,197
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 9/18:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/102:00 pm
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,208
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 9/28:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/94:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,213
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/308:10 pm
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/104:35 pm
CPT
-
ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,231

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,072
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$905
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,080
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

7:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

3:20 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,741
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/8

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,923

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

7:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/15

7:30 pm-6:20 am

2 stops41h 50m

$1,941

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/30

7:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/4

1:15 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,949

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

7:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/5

7:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,949

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

7:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/9

7:30 pm-6:20 am

2 stops41h 50m

$2,010

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

7:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/9

7:30 pm-6:20 am

2 stops41h 50m

$2,010

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

9:40 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

8:00 pm-9:36 am

1 stop20h 36m

$2,030

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

6:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

8:00 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$2,030

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

7:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

7:30 pm-6:20 am

2 stops41h 50m

$2,050

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,080). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,638). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

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 April 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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
8,464 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,346 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,677 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,003 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,681 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. 6 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in 32h 40m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Cape Town is about 8513 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $783 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Ethiopian Air, starting at $806 and $996 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $744. Lufthansa flights start at $933 while deals on British Airways start at $1,324 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,080). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,638). 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 6 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$783Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$806Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$996Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,052Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,372Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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