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$495 Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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
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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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9:30 pm - 11:55 pmCPT-ORD
33h 25m1 stop
7:09 am - 9:25 pmORD-CPT
31h 16m2 stops
$912Delta
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Sun, May 12 - Mon, Jun 3
9:30 pm - 7:54 pmCPT-ORD
29h 24m1 stop
8:45 pm - 5:50 pmORD-CPT
38h 05m1 stop
$1,001Delta
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 31
6:40 pm - 12:45 pmCPT-ORD
25h 05m1 stop
8:40 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
31h 20m1 stop
$1,040
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Thu, Jun 6 - Tue, Jul 23
6:40 pm - 1:05 pmCPT-ORD
25h 25m1 stop
10:25 pm - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
33h 05m2 stops
$1,053
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Sat, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 9
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
8:30 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
32h 20m1 stop
$1,155Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
8:00 pm - 11:30 pmCPT-ORD
34h 30m1 stop
3:35 pm - 5:10 pmORD-CPT
18h 35m1 stop
$1,161United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 31
11:00 pm - 1:13 pmCPT-ORD
45h 13m2 stops
7:10 am - 1:40 pmORD-CPT
47h 30m3 stops
$1,203Kenya Airways
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Thu, Jun 6 - Tue, Jul 23
8:00 pm - 11:30 pmCPT-ORD
34h 30m1 stop
8:47 am - 5:10 pmORD-CPT
25h 23m2 stops
$1,251United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Fri, May 31
4:35 pm - 5:45 pmCPT-ORD
32h 10m1 stop
8:30 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
32h 20m1 stop
$1,265Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 20
2:30 pm - 1:19 pmCPT-ORD
53h 49m3 stops
2:00 pm - 1:40 pmORD-CPT
64h 40m3 stops
$1,329Kenya Airways
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Sun, Jul 14 - Sat, Aug 3

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 Thursday, 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 November, where tickets cost $958 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,552 and $1,493 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 2 days 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 $912 on Delta, followed by Turkish Airlines ($1,155). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $571 on Turkish Airlines and from $692 on Ethiopian Air.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$495
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% 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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $495 for a one-way ticket and $912 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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 $919 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 7.4.

  • 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 10975 reviews
7.9comfort
8.0entertainment
8.2boarding
8.6crew
7.4food
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

10.0 ExcellentKellie, Apr 2024ANC - SEA
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

Flight was delayed an no one make an announcement about it., they only have Coca Cola and nothing else., the food that was served was cold… very bad experience and service

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

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!

Unfortunately this is not a happy ending comment. Positive: flown United before no issue Negative: it only takes one bad experience to not plan future travel with United Cancún departure was delayed by 1h20 minutes, connection in Chicago was 1h30 minutes. Flight departure time 6:08 Miraculously 7 of us ran 4 kilometres through Chicago to arrive at 6:00 to be told very rudely by the 2 unprofessional United attendants you missed your flight and that we should of arrived early. Did I mention that reason I was flying? I received a call that my brother was dying and to get home. They provided no assistance would not answer any of our questions, ignorantly walked away. Deplorable

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

If United expects people to use their own devices for entertainment they should put charging outlets in each seating area. I arrived with 14%battery power. That is not good when you arrive anywhere and need to communicate for transportation.

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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
$495
10/7Mon
2 stops
51h 08mCPT-ORD
$503
6/4Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 05mCPT-ORD
$571
6/4Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 05mCPT-ORD
$572
6/4Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
25h 15mCPT-ORD
$692
6/4Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
25h 15mCPT-ORD
$693
6/4Tue
3 stopsKenya Airways
29h 40mCPT-ORD
$772
6/17Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
33h 25mCPT-ORD
$783
8/27Tue
2 stopsKenya Airways
45h 13mCPT-ORD
$784
5/3Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 10mCPT-ORD
$805

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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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