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$639 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cape Town

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cape Town (CHI-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Cape Town 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town

Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
$909Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
21h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
$926Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
$979Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Oct 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 11:50 amORD-CPT
41h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
$981Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 7
British Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 10:20 amORD-CPT
33h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:45 pm - 6:45 pmCPT-ORD
32h 00m1 stop
$1,188British Airways
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
British Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 10:20 amORD-CPT
28h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 1:55 pmCPT-ORD
23h 55m1 stop
$1,189British Airways
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 2
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 5:50 pmMDW-CPT
21h 45m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 9:51 amCPT-MDW
20h 21m1 stop
$1,550Delta
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 2
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 5:50 pmMDW-CPT
21h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 6:07 pmCPT-MDW
28h 37m2 stops
$1,555Delta
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Wed, Aug 20 - Sat, Sep 13
KLM Logo
1:43 pm - 9:25 pmMDW-CPT
24h 42m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 6:36 pmCPT-MDW
26h 21m2 stops
$1,649KLM
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Wed, Aug 20 - Sat, Sep 13
KLM Logo
1:43 pm - 9:25 pmMDW-CPT
24h 42m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 6:36 pmCPT-MDW
26h 21m2 stops
$1,799KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Cape Town 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 Chicago to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Cape Town, 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 Chicago to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost $1,135 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,799 and $1,799 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$639
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Cape Town

  • How can I easily get out of Cape Town Airport to the city center?

    After arriving in Cape Town from Chicago through the CPT Airport, one of the most convenient methods of transportation that will easily get you to the city center from the airport is using a taxi. Even though you can easily get around town with public transit, you can consider renting a car.

  • Which neighboring cities close to Cape Town I can easily connect to?

    Upon your arrival in Cape Town, there are various neighboring cities which you can consider visiting to create unforgettable memories. These cities include Bellville, Stellenbosch, Atlantis, Somerset Wes, and Malmesbur, South Africa. Renting a car when in Cape Town will help you easily navigate from one city to another without any restrictions.

  • Which is the popular layover when flying from Chicago to Cape Town?

    Booking with Delta Air Lines for your flight from Chicago to Cape Town generally provides one popular layover along this route. Amsterdam International Airport will be your layover airport along this route. However, the number of layovers you will have for your journey depends on the airline you book your flight with.

  • Which is the suitable airline for the reduced mobility passengers?

    Delta Air Lines is one of the top-rated airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town that is mobility friendly. It offers wheelchair assistance to passengers with reduced mobility to enhance their movement through the airport and on the plane. It also has an onboard staff that is always ready and willing to offer assistance whenever it is required.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Cape Town was $639 for a one-way ticket and $909 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Cape Town?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Cape Town. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Cape Town Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Cape Town are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,627 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,712 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Chicago to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Chicago 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 Chicago to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Cape Town

  • If you’re looking for an eco-friendly airline when you’re planning to travel from Chicago to Cape Town, consider RwandAir. This airline is dedicated to upholding trustworthiness, general integrity, and honesty when working with its stakeholders. It is also committed to reducing carbon emissions around the world.
  • For those passengers located in Downtown Chicago who want to connect to the airport for their flight to Cape Town, they have a variety of options to explore according to their personal needs. One of the best transport options you can choose is a train, and not just from the city to the airport. CTA Blue line operates 24 hours a day from downtown to the airport, so you will always be able to catch a train for your flight.
  • When you are planning for your trip from Chicago to Cape Town, you likely start your journey from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). However, you can still consider departing from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago and arrive in Cape Town via Cape Town Winesland Airport.
  • If you want to fly with your pet from Chicago to Cape Town, you will be required to book an airline that allows its passengers to come onboard with their animals. Qatar Airlines allows passengers to come onboard with a pet inside its carrier, and the maximum weight of the carrier with that of the pet should not exceed 165 lbs.
  • When you are traveling from Chicago to Cape Town with special dietary requirements, you need to consider booking Turkish Airline for your flight. It offers various specialized meals like gluten-free meals, vegetarian meals, diabetic meals, and vegan meals.

Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town. 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7946 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

10.0 ExcellentHartaj, Jun 2025EWR - RDU
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Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Great flight! Only complaint I had was that I didn’t get breakfast that morning because I don’t eat eggs for breakfast.. I ate an energy bar I bought in the airport which I had never done before. Otherwise, another great Delta flight!

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

I do prefer to fly United and have always had excellent service, except for bad weather. Flights are on time and staff is alway curtious and helpful

They switched out gate from terminal 1 to terminal two ten minutes before boarding. So we had to make a 20 min crazy fast walk to a different terminal. Then we boarded the plane and waited for over 40 minutes until push back. Brutal

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

Was 3 hrs delayed and my poor friend I met in Barcelona was waiting at airport for 3 hrs. Dallas airport was awful

The internet was horrible. Plus they charged me $25 for service that didn't work which should have been free since I'm Concierge Key. The flight attendant Rick Young was excellent. Greeted me by name and very attentive.

Not good. First time flying AA in years and won’t be doing so again. We departed late and missed our connecting flight to Barcelona. As a result we missed the first two days of a Mediterranean cruise. No reason given for the delay. Got rerouted from JFK to Heathrow and then to Barcelona. Flight to Heathrow was delayed causing us to miss the flight to Barcelona again. Routed then to Palmero where we had to purchase transportation and a 2 night hotel stay to pick up the cruise there. Probably cost us $2k plus.

My flights were great and the crew on them was lovely especially the London to Barcelona flight as Al & AJ were so amazingly nice. I wish they would be my crew always as they have the best customer service. Sadly both flights were delayed the first one from Vegas was because they clearly loaded the cargo wrong the plane was off balance making us 2 hours late. This made me miss my connection and sadly it was challenging rebooking while I was on the flight. I will never use Kayak again as there was no customer service number or live chat and you rebooked me on a flight 2 days later. I had my mom call BA to change it which she did after spending an hour on hold. This should not be so difficult. My second flight was an hour delayed due to not being able to disconnect the bridge from the plane but I did finally make it home.

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