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R12 866 Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cape Town

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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town (ORD-CPT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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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11:55 - 12:00ORD-CPT
40h 05m1 stop
17:15 - 10:10CPT-ORD
24h 55m1 stop
R16 885Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 11
20:20 - 12:00ORD-CPT
31h 40m1 stop
17:15 - 10:10CPT-ORD
24h 55m1 stop
R17 546Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 28
10:15 - 14:30ORD-CPT
21h 15m1 stop
13:50 - 8:05CPT-ORD
25h 15m2 stops
R17 674Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 20
9:45 - 14:30ORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
R17 894Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 27 - Tue, Dec 3
19:20 - 21:25ORD-CPT
43h 05m2 stops
23:15 - 20:57CPT-ORD
28h 42m2 stops
R20 886KLM
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Thu, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 4
21:25 - 14:30ORD-CPT
34h 05m2 stops
15:20 - 12:50CPT-ORD
29h 30m2 stops
R22 703
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Sun, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 6
11:55 - 12:00ORD-CPT
40h 05m1 stop
14:00 - 10:10CPT-ORD
28h 10m2 stops
R22 740
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 28
15:50 - 12:40ORD-CPT
37h 50m2 stops
20:00 - 18:55CPT-ORD
29h 55m1 stop
R23 602United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 24
16:30 - 12:40ORD-CPT
37h 10m2 stops
19:50 - 16:25CPT-ORD
27h 35m2 stops
R23 676United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 24
16:25 - 21:25ORD-CPT
22h 00m1 stop
23:15 - 14:20CPT-ORD
22h 05m1 stop
R24 135KLM
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 28

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Airport to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Friday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost R21 951 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is R32 999 and R30 760 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 153 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cape Town were found on Turkish Airlines (R16 885) and Ethiopian Air (R17 674). Ethiopian Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at R13 435.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R12 866
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cape Town flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town was R701 for a one-way ticket and R920 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cape Town?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cape Town?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Cape Town, United Airlines or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Cape Town are United Airlines and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R25 240 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R26 308 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from O'Hare Intl 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7,7Boarding
6,7Food
7,2Comfort
7,1Entertainment
8,1Crew
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Horrible! I paid for a straight flight from Chicago to London. A week before trip it changed and now I had a connecting flight. Our flight was delayed an hour and a half because our flight crew was still flying in from CA. Forty passengers ran from one plane to the next. The next United Airlines flight was delayed two to three hours because of mechanical difficulties. They had to ready another plane which took time. I missed my scheduled excursion in London. 😢

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2024ORD - LHR
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Horrible! I paid for a straight flight from Chicago to London. A week before trip it changed and now I had a connecting flight. Our flight was delayed an hour and a half because our flight crew was still flying in from CA. Forty passengers ran from one plane to the next. The next United Airlines flight was delayed two to three hours because of mechanical difficulties. They had to ready another plane which took time. I missed my scheduled excursion in London. 😢

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

United cancelled the flight after a 2 hour delay. The only choice was a 24 hour delay which was then 3 hours delayed.

flight delayed, was put on another flight after standby queue, luggage was misplaced and arrived to me 3 days later

The baggage handlers broke the handle on my bag that they put under the plane that I checked on the jetway. They traded it out for a less quality bag in Tulsa. But, they said they would try to fix it. Bologna! There was no fixing that bag handle. Someone didn’t care how they treated the bag.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

Standard flight experience, but there is only power at the seat to row 20 on the aircraft, on my initial check in it did not say that was the case

Energetic crew - flight full of swiftied going to Taylor's opening show in Paris! Long lines for bathroom made out kind of suck though

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Movie channels was great. Air hostess could be a little more caring

I did not receive my luggage This airline is not good. My luggage is missing please you guys need to find my luggage. It’s been three days now I cannot get my luggage. This is not a good business I

The cabin crew members were so exceptionally good. They were always respectful to us the passengers and were professional. I also enjoyed the meals.

Customer service and the food was great. If the announcements in English could be said slower for the customer to understand what is being said. Due to ascent, it is difficult to understand. repaeting would help.

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
24/11Sun
3 stops
30h 30mORD-CPT
R12 866
23/8Fri
2 stops
45h 35mORD-CPT
R12 902
16/10Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
21h 15mORD-CPT
R13 435
6/9Fri
3 stops
56h 25mORD-CPT
R13 526
24/11Sun
1 stopEthiopian Air
43h 15mORD-CPT
R14 719
5/1Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
40h 05mORD-CPT
R14 995
5/9Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
41h 25mORD-CPT
R15 307
16/10Wed
2 stopsBritish Airways
39h 30mORD-CPT
R18 959
16/10Wed
2 stopsBritish Airways
39h 30mORD-CPT
R19 326
13/9Fri
2 stopsKLM
24h 40mORD-CPT
R20 079

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/7Sat
multi-stopIberia
29h 15mORD-CPT
3/8Sat
multi-stopIberia
22h 50mCPT-ORD
R34 192
27/7Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
34h 00mORD-CPT
3/8Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
43h 15mCPT-ORD
R36 174
27/7Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 05mORD-CPT
3/8Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 31mCPT-ORD
R36 229
27/7Sat
multi-stop
28h 30mORD-CPT
3/8Sat
multi-stop
27h 10mCPT-ORD
R36 780
27/7Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
30h 45mORD-CPT
3/8Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 50mCPT-ORD
R38 597
27/7Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
32h 50mORD-CPT
3/8Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 39mCPT-ORD
R38 781
27/7Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
47h 45mORD-CPT
3/8Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
24h 30mCPT-ORD
R46 122
27/7Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
41h 17mORD-CPT
3/8Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 45mCPT-ORD
R51 921
27/7Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
41h 17mORD-CPT
3/8Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
55h 40mCPT-ORD
R74 918
27/7Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
41h 17mORD-CPT
3/8Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
55h 40mCPT-ORD
R75 193

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Chicago O'Hare Airport - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)United States

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

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