Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cape Town (CHI - CPT)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Cape Town and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,500	Ethiopian 1 stop 21 hr Sun, May 3 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cape Town is currently $1,500
Cheapest one-way flight	$973	Ethiopian 1 stop 21 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Cape Town is currently $973
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,705	Ethiopian 1 stop 21 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Cape Town is currently $1,705
Cheapest business class flights	$5,244	American, Qatar Airways 2 stops 36 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Mon, Jul 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Cape Town is currently $5,244

Fastest flight	17 hr 21 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Cape Town takes 17 hr 21 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cape Town is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,000–1,600
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,450–1,950

Popular airlines from Chicago to Cape Town

United

from $2,025

Typical price: $1,550–3,050

333 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CPT Every day
Delta

from $2,105

Typical price: $1,550–2,850

134 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CPT Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Turkish Airlines

from $1,874

Typical price: $1,200–2,800

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CPT Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,500

Typical price: $1,150–2,100

11 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CPT Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
KLM

from $2,117

Typical price: $1,600–3,150

10 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CPT Every day
Emirates

from $1,558

Typical price: $1,600–3,450

10 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CPT Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Cape Town are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $1,000 to $1,600.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $1,500. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ethiopian from $973.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $2,025, flying from May 28 to Jun 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $2,105, flying from May 25 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $1,874, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $1,500, flying from May 3 to May 17.
The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $2,117, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $1,558, flying from May 4 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cape Town starts at $1,500 from Sun, May 3 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $973 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

17 hr 21 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Cape Town.

Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Cape Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Cape Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Cape Town.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 333 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town are:

Delta offers 134 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Turkish Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Ethiopian offers 11 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
KLM offers 10 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Emirates offers 10 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Cape Town.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $1,500. The cheapest one-way flight was with Ethiopian from $973.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $2,025, flying from May 28 to Jun 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $2,105, flying from May 25 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $1,874, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 24.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $1,500, flying from May 3 to May 17.
The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $2,117, flying from May 22 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Cape Town is $1,558, flying from May 4 to May 18.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Cape Town.

There are 333 United connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 134 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Ethiopian connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 10 KLM connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Cape Town at price $1,705 is offered by Ethiopian from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Cape Town.

There are 333 United connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 134 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Ethiopian connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 10 KLM connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Cape Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Cape Town start at $5,244 from Sat, Jun 20 to Mon, Jul 6 with American, Qatar Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Cape Town start at $1,500 from Sun, May 3 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Cape Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Cape Town starts at $1,705 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Cape Town at price $1,705 is offered by Ethiopian from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.