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Only Economy class is available on flights from Chicago to Cape Town.

A direct flight from Chicago to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 22 007 km.

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.

Return flights from Chicago to Cape Town range from R20 051 to R31 148, with an average of R24 054 over the past 12 months. Anything below R20 051 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the R24 054 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 R12 479, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R49 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 R22 172 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R27 823, a difference of R5 650.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 of 19h 41m, compared to 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 Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Cape Town Stadium. 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.