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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl (CPT-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:15 pm - 9:27 pmCPT-ORD
29h 12m2 stops
6:00 am - 5:50 pmORD-CPT
28h 50m1 stop
$1,016Delta
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Sun, Jul 14 - Sat, Aug 3
9:30 pm - 7:54 pmCPT-ORD
29h 24m1 stop
9:36 am - 9:25 pmORD-CPT
28h 49m2 stops
$1,024Delta
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 31
8:00 pm - 11:30 pmCPT-ORD
34h 30m1 stop
9:45 pm - 3:20 pmORD-CPT
34h 35m1 stop
$1,194United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 31
9:30 pm - 11:58 pmCPT-ORD
33h 28m1 stop
8:45 pm - 5:50 pmORD-CPT
38h 05m1 stop
$1,217Delta
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 31
2:00 pm - 2:55 pmCPT-ORD
31h 55m2 stops
6:21 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
33h 39m2 stops
$1,229British Airways
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jul 31
2:30 pm - 5:33 pmCPT-ORD
34h 03m3 stops
7:10 am - 1:40 pmORD-CPT
47h 30m3 stops
$1,285Kenya Airways
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jul 31
6:40 pm - 7:23 pmCPT-ORD
31h 43m2 stops
11:23 am - 11:00 amORD-CPT
40h 37m2 stops
$1,298American Airlines
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Sun, Jul 14 - Sat, Aug 3
2:30 pm - 1:13 pmCPT-ORD
29h 43m3 stops
7:10 am - 9:40 pmORD-CPT
31h 30m2 stops
$1,334Kenya Airways
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jul 31
2:00 pm - 2:55 pmCPT-ORD
31h 55m2 stops
4:45 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
35h 15m1 stop
$1,388British Airways
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jul 31
8:00 pm - 5:10 pmCPT-ORD
28h 10m2 stops
6:30 am - 5:10 pmORD-CPT
27h 40m2 stops
$1,399United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 31

Flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to Chicago, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is December, where tickets cost $975 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of tickets is $1,552 and $1,230 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 38 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Cape Town to Chicago found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,016 on Delta, followed by United Airlines ($1,194). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $577 on Turkish Airlines and from $691 on Ethiopian Air.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$502
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Cape Town to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $502 for a one-way ticket and $1,016 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cape Town and Chicago?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Chicago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Chicago, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $926 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,095 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline. Booking your flights between Cape Town and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10848 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
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On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

10.0 ExcellentAllan, May 2024SUN - SLC
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On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

The crew were very welcoming and helpful. I just wish economy had a bit more leg room. My knees were constantly hitting the chair in front of me.

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

We were delayed an hour leaving Munich (No fault of the crew). They kept us posted on the status so we knew what was going on, but as a result we missed our connection in Chicago and the communication on connecting flights was pretty poor as we disembarked. It was already stressful and some of that could have been reduced by better communications about where to find transfers, etc.

One problem, but a serious one - the plane is built with electric windows that tint dark to reduce light. Sitting next to the window is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE as it emits so much HEAT in the face when tinted.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4Tue
2 stops
38h 47mCPT-ORD
$502
6/4Tue
3 stops
52h 01mCPT-ORD
$518
6/4Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 05mCPT-ORD
$577
9/25Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 05mCPT-ORD
$597
9/26Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
32h 10mCPT-ORD
$610
6/4Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
25h 15mCPT-ORD
$691
9/24Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
24h 30mCPT-ORD
$704
9/24Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
25h 50mCPT-ORD
$838
8/7Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
25h 50mCPT-ORD
$853
5/19Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
30h 11mCPT-ORD
$2,662

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Cape Town - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Destination:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Cape Town

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