What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Chicago round-trip from R16 524. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from R17 498, and United Airlines, from R18 090. SWISS is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Chicago one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 774 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R13 639 and Kenya Airways from R15 989 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Chicago?

British Airways, Delta and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Chicago.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Chicago?

Travellers have found that booking a Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 14% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago?

Find a great deal and save up to 27% by booking at least 54 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cape Town to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R18 186.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Chicago?

The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Chicago from Cape Town average R22 124. You can even find prices in November for less than R22 124, as users have found deals to Chicago from as low as R18 014. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chicago from Cape Town. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

For a flight from Cape Town to Chicago, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 7 airlines have flights to Chicago from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

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

R10 774+ Flights from Cape Town to Chicago

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Chicago are usually found in November or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago

Round-trip from	R16 524
One-way from	R10 774
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R23 955

SWISS
12/2-22/2
2 total stops
56h 20m total
Cape Town to Chicago

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Turkish Airlines
25/3
1 total stop
24h 55m total
Cape Town to Chicago

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High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise

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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop

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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 January 2025.

Wed 12/223:55CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 20mSWISS

Sat 22/219:05ORD - CPT

1 stop32h 00mSWISS

Deal found 13/1R16 524

Tue 29/416:35CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sun 4/519:50ORD - CPT

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/1R18 052

Wed 12/218:30CPT - ORD

2 stops46h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/221:05ORD - CPT

2 stops36h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/1R18 090

Wed 12/223:20CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 51mKLM

Sat 22/211:25MDW - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Deal found 13/1R18 186

Wed 12/28:05CPT - MDW

2 stops42h 06mDelta

Sat 22/215:41MDW - CPT

1 stop19h 19mDelta

Deal found 13/1R18 262

Tue 29/413:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 4/510:15ORD - CPT

1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/1R19 618

Thu 27/218:10CPT - ORD

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/317:20ORD - CPT

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R20 764

Sun 1/67:00CPT - ORD

2 stops39h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 10/721:15ORD - CPT

2 stops32h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/1R21 987

Sat 1/39:20CPT - ORD

2 stops37h 10mKLM

Sun 9/317:25ORD - CPT

2 stops32h 05mKLM

Deal found 13/1R23 267

Fri 11/718:55CPT - ORD

1 stop23h 55mAmerican Airlines

Wed 16/716:55ORD - CPT

1 stop35h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/1R26 151

Sat 1/314:15CPT - ORD

2 stops27h 40mKenya Airways

Sun 9/37:35ORD - CPT

3 stops47h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/1R27 202

Thu 10/710:40CPT - ORD

3 stops38h 10mSingapore Airlines

Thu 17/721:00ORD - CPT

3 stops53h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/1R35 473

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 January 2025.

Wed 12/223:55CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 20mSWISS

Sat 22/219:05ORD - CPT

1 stop32h 00mSWISS

Deal found 13/1R16 524

Tue 11/217:15CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines

Mon 17/211:55ORD - CPT

1 stop40h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/1R17 498

Wed 12/218:30CPT - ORD

2 stops46h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/221:05ORD - CPT

2 stops36h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/1R18 090

Wed 12/223:20CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 51mKLM

Sat 22/211:25MDW - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Deal found 13/1R18 186

Tue 11/221:15CPT - MDW

2 stops23h 50mDelta

Mon 17/210:57MDW - CPT

2 stops26h 33mDelta

Deal found 12/1R18 262

Tue 29/413:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air

Sun 4/510:15ORD - CPT

1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/1R19 618

Tue 11/223:00CPT - ORD

2 stops45h 01mKenya Airways

Mon 17/27:05ORD - CPT

2 stops30h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/1R20 191

Tue 11/223:00CPT - ORD

2 stops45h 01mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/27:05ORD - CPT

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1R20 382

Thu 27/222:00CPT - ORD

1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 6/320:11ORD - CPT

1 stop31h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/1R23 458

Fri 11/718:55CPT - ORD

1 stop23h 55mAmerican Airlines

Wed 16/716:55ORD - CPT

1 stop35h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/1R26 151

Thu 10/710:40CPT - ORD

3 stops38h 10mSingapore Airlines

Wed 16/721:00ORD - CPT

3 stops53h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/1R35 473

Tue 11/221:15CPT - ORD

1 stop20h 27mDelta

Mon 17/26:59ORD - CPT

2 stops30h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/1R18 262

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago. Data last updated 14 January 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 12/223:55CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 20mSWISS

Sat 22/219:05ORD - CPT

1 stop32h 00mSWISS

Deal found 13/1R16 524

Wed 12/218:30CPT - ORD

2 stops46h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/221:05ORD - CPT

2 stops36h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/1R18 090

Wed 12/223:20CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 51mKLM

Sat 22/211:25MDW - CPT

2 stops26h 45mKLM

Deal found 13/1R18 186

Wed 12/28:05CPT - MDW

2 stops42h 06mDelta

Sat 22/215:41MDW - CPT

1 stop19h 19mDelta

Deal found 13/1R18 262

Wed 12/214:35CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Sat 22/213:20ORD - CPT

3 stops40h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/1R38 912

Thu 27/218:10CPT - ORD

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/317:20ORD - CPT

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R20 764

Thu 27/222:00CPT - ORD

1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 6/320:11ORD - CPT

1 stop31h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/1R23 458

One-way flights from Cape Town to Chicago
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Tue 25/317:15CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/1R10 774

Wed 16/47:00CPT - ORD

2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/1R13 448

Tue 25/313:50CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/1R13 639

Tue 25/314:25CPT - ORD

3 stops29h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/1R15 989

Wed 16/423:00CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 04mKLM

Deal found 13/1R20 058

Wed 19/38:05CPT - ORD

2 stops39h 00mKLM

Deal found 13/1R43 859

Wed 19/323:55CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 20mSWISS

Deal found 13/1R52 264

Sat 22/38:30CPT - ORD

1 stop38h 35mDelta

Deal found 13/1R71 367

Thu 20/312:35CPT - ORD

1 stop33h 55mJetBlue

Deal found 13/1R71 768

Mon 17/320:50CPT - ORD

1 stop25h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/1R78 530

Find flights from Cape Town to Chicago within your budget

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Price

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/2

23:55-16:15

1 stop24h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/2

19:05-11:05

1 stop32h 00m

R16 524

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

16:35-9:50

1 stop24h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

19:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R18 052

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/2

18:30-9:01

2 stops46h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/2

21:05-18:00

2 stops36h 55m

R18 090

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/2

23:20-18:11

2 stops26h 51m

Chicago Midway

Sat 22/2

11:25-22:10

2 stops26h 45m

R18 186

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/2

8:05-18:11

2 stops42h 06m

Chicago Midway

Sat 22/2

15:41-19:00

1 stop19h 19m

R18 262

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/4

13:50-8:05

2 stops25h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

10:15-13:00

1 stop43h 45m

R19 618

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/2

18:10-14:30

2 stops28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/3

17:20-6:30

1 stop29h 10m

R20 764

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

7:00-15:55

2 stops39h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/7

21:15-12:40

2 stops32h 25m

R21 987

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/3

9:20-14:30

2 stops37h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/3

17:25-8:30

2 stops32h 05m

R23 267

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

18:55-11:50

1 stop23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/7

16:55-11:00

1 stop35h 05m

R26 151

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Deals found on 13/1

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Chicago

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Chicago?

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Chicago at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Chicago?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 343 reviews

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1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 343 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 343 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 326 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 343 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 505 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 343 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 336 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 343 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 750 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 343 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Chicago?
For a flight from Cape Town to Chicago, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 7 airlines have flights to Chicago from Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Chicago round-trip from R16 524. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from R17 498, and United Airlines, from R18 090. SWISS is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Chicago one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 774 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R13 639 and Kenya Airways from R15 989 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR15 760	AverageR22 647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	CheapestR17 624	AverageR24 572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	CheapestR17 643	AverageR21 408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR18 222	AverageR19 108	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR18 834	AverageR22 876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 904	AverageR21 693	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR20 308	AverageR27 753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago from R10 774

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Chicago are usually found in November or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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