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Cheapest return flight
R15 202
Typical prices: R15 673-R20 054
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 12/12Wed 10/1
CPT - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 923
Typical prices: R9 936-R18 827
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/11
CPT - ORD • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 12% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg R15 670 (return)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 20h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl (CPT-ORD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl

Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Jan 10
Virgin Atlantic Logo
19:35 - 19:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 202Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 8:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 14:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 283Ethiopian Air
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 14:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:10 - 22:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R16 244Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Jan 5
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 14:23CPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 33m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 7:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R17 776United Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Jan 5
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 9:37CPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 47m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 7:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R17 776United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Jan 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 45m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 23:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
42h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R17 955Turkish Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Jan 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:00 - 10:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 - 23:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 15m1 stop Istanbul
R18 591Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 17:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R19 161Qatar Airways
Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 27
Qatar Airways Logo
19:25 - 14:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 12:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
57h 50m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare
R26 916Qatar Airways
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Jan 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:00 - 7:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 40m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:41 - 14:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
56h 29m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole
R47 055Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Return flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport start at R15 202. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from R15 673 to R20 054. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 202 on Virgin Atlantic.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at R15 332 return.
•April (R21 409) and March (R20 318) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R9 923
Flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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.
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Your Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

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

    A direct flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 22 048 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from R15 673 to R20 054, with an average of R17 357 over the past 12 months. Anything below R15 673 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 34% above the route average of R17 357. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 068, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R277 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Ace

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 21% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R16 098 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R18 428, a difference of R2 330. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 36m, compared to 20h 52m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 22h 46m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between Cape Town and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 7 hours behind Cape Town (Central Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are McCormick Place, United Center, and Chicago Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Monday flights average R16 098 – about R2 330 less than Wednesday (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 33% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip for January. Fares historically average R15 332 return in that month – typically R6 077 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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