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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town from R13 691

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CPT
Apr 19 — Apr 261
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or January, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 734

One-way from

R13 691

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R26 257
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 27/4-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 45m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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4/10
  • 4/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 15m total
  • Chicago to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 070 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R14 605 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 April 2025.

Sun 27/421:15ORD - CPT
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 13/518:55CPT - ORD
1 stop28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/4R17 734
Fri 26/910:15ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/1013:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/4R18 077
Wed 3/911:25ORD - CPT
1 stop41h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/916:35CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/4R18 420
Sun 27/419:15ORD - CPT
2 stops39h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 13/518:55CPT - ORD
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/4R19 831
Sun 27/410:15ORD - CPT
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/56:15CPT - ORD
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R22 672
Wed 23/419:20ORD - CPT
1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 5/56:05CPT - ORD
2 stops40h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R26 639
Mon 29/97:30ORD - CPT
3 stops47h 15mKenya Airways
Fri 3/1014:35CPT - ORD
3 stops29h 43mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/4R27 954
Sat 13/1217:00ORD - CPT
1 stop35h 10mIberia
Sun 28/1218:45CPT - ORD
1 stop28h 40mIberia
Deal found 14/4R28 908
Wed 31/1214:59ORD - CPT
1 stop20h 16mDelta
Sun 11/121:30CPT - ORD
1 stop29h 27mDelta
Deal found 14/4R30 471

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/4

21:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:55-15:55

1 stop28h 00m

R17 734

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/10

13:50-8:15

2 stops25h 25m

R18 077

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R18 420

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/4

19:15-17:20

2 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

18:55-13:50

1 stop25h 55m

R19 831

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/4

10:15-19:45

2 stops26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

6:15-8:15

3 stops33h 00m

R22 672

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 29/9

7:30-13:45

3 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/10

14:35-13:18

3 stops29h 43m

R27 954

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/7

19:20-19:55

2 stops41h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

13:00-15:05

1 stop33h 05m

R28 698

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/6

14:00-21:25

2 stops24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/9

23:00-18:38

2 stops26h 38m

R32 893

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/10

23:45-13:00

3 stops54h 15m

R13 691

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/10

10:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 358

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town is 4 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 14 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Chicago to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 577 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 649 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at R17 734, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R18 077 and R18 420, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R14 358. Users have also found prices from R15 407 and R19 621 on Turkish Airlines and SWISS, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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