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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Cape Town:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 8,497 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Cape Town range from $1,214 to $1,885, with an average of $1,456 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,214 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $1,456 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Chicago to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,023, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz

Flights from Chicago to Cape Town may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 37% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Chicago to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,342 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,684, a difference of $342.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 41m, compared with 19h 42m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 19h 46m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Chicago (South Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.