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R10 242 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 return 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 return flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town

Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
R17 222Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
R17 257Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
40h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:25CPT-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
R17 379Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 - 11:50ORD-CPT
40h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 10:05CPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
R17 640Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 20
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:35 - 19:15MDW-CPT
24h 40m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 16:38CPT-MDW
27h 08m1 stop
R24 096Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 20
Delta Logo
13:06 - 19:15MDW-CPT
22h 09m2 stops
Delta Logo
21:30 - 13:07CPT-MDW
23h 37m2 stops
R24 166Delta
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Fri, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 20
Delta Logo
18:23 - 6:45MDW-CPT
28h 22m2 stops
Delta Logo
21:30 - 11:52CPT-MDW
22h 22m1 stop
R24 829Delta
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Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 19
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:25 - 19:15MDW-CPT
17h 50m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:30 - 16:25CPT-MDW
26h 55m1 stop
R26 365Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 23
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13:05 - 22:50MDW-CPT
25h 45m2 stops
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21:30 - 16:25CPT-MDW
26h 55m1 stop
R27 918
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Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Feb 4
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17:25 - 19:15MDW-CPT
17h 50m1 stop
Logo
15:20 - 16:25CPT-MDW
33h 05m2 stops
R28 336
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Everything you should know

When to travel
February
Cheapest • 27% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
R17 222
Overall average: R22 125
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/11Tue 11/11
ORD - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 242
Typical prices: R13 104-13121
Multi-carrier
Sat 15/11
ORD - CPT • 3 stops
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Booking Insights

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.

How much is a return flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

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 Saturday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Fridays 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 R17 972 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R31 477 and R31 372 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 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightR10 242
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
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 R587 for a one-way ticket and R987 for a return.

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

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Cape Town (Cape Town Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cape Town Intl flight route.

  • 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Cape Town.

  • 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 return 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.

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