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

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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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9:30 pm - 6:30 pmCPT-ORD
28h 00m2 stops
5:53 pm - 5:50 pmORD-CPT
40h 57m1 stop
$1,049Delta
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Tue, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 14
11:15 pm - 10:18 pmCPT-ORD
30h 03m2 stops
5:53 pm - 5:50 pmORD-CPT
40h 57m1 stop
$1,056Delta
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Mon, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 4
11:15 pm - 2:20 pmCPT-ORD
22h 05m1 stop
5:53 pm - 5:50 pmORD-CPT
40h 57m1 stop
$1,058Delta
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Mon, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 4
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
8:30 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
32h 20m1 stop
$1,144Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jul 14 - Sat, Aug 3
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
8:30 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
32h 20m1 stop
$1,188Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jul 14 - Sat, Aug 3
2:30 pm - 5:33 pmCPT-ORD
34h 03m3 stops
7:10 am - 1:40 pmORD-CPT
47h 30m3 stops
$1,215
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Aug 28
6:55 pm - 8:42 pmCPT-ORD
32h 47m2 stops
7:12 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
56h 48m2 stops
$1,339American Airlines
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Sun, Jul 14 - Sat, Aug 3
7:50 pm - 8:35 amCPT-ORD
19h 45m1 stop
9:30 am - 3:20 pmORD-CPT
22h 50m1 stop
$1,362United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 19
7:50 pm - 8:35 amCPT-ORD
19h 45m1 stop
8:00 am - 3:20 pmORD-CPT
24h 20m2 stops
$1,366United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 19
6:55 pm - 11:34 pmCPT-ORD
35h 39m2 stops
6:25 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
33h 35m2 stops
$1,418American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 20
8:20 pm - 8:50 amCPT-ORD
43h 30m2 stops
Tue, Jun 4
1:50 pm - 8:05 amCPT-ORD
25h 15m2 stops
$711Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jun 4
1:50 pm - 8:05 amCPT-ORD
25h 15m2 stops
$712Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jun 4
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
$744Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jul 24
6:05 am - 8:50 amCPT-ORD
33h 45m2 stops
Wed, Jul 24
2:30 pm - 1:10 pmCPT-ORD
29h 40m3 stops
$791Kenya Airways
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Tue, Jun 4
6:55 pm - 1:45 pmCPT-ORD
25h 50m1 stop
$848British Airways
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Tue, Aug 13
1:00 pm - 3:25 pmCPT-ORD
33h 25m1 stop
$878JetBlue
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Tue, Jun 4
2:30 pm - 9:43 pmCPT-ORD
38h 13m3 stops
$927Kenya Airways
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Wed, Jul 24
6:55 pm - 1:45 pmCPT-ORD
25h 50m1 stop
$3,938British Airways
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Wed, Jun 12
9:30 pm - 4:33 pmCPT-ORD
26h 03m2 stops
7:30 pm - 5:50 pmORD-CPT
39h 20m2 stops
$945Delta
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 16
2:30 pm - 5:01 pmCPT-ORD
33h 31m3 stops
7:15 am - 1:40 pmORD-CPT
47h 25m3 stops
$1,971Kenya Airways
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 16

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

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

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to Chicago, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is December, where tickets cost $975 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of tickets is $1,535 and $1,230 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 38 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Cape Town to Chicago found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,049 on Delta, followed by Turkish Airlines ($1,144). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $711 on Ethiopian Air and from $744 on Turkish Airlines.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$673
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $673 for a one-way ticket and $1,049 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cape Town and Chicago?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Chicago?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $947 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,105 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Chicago?

    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 Cape Town to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline. Booking your flights between Cape Town and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Chicago?

    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 Chicago from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago. 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 Cape Town to O'Hare Intl? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

The comfort is typical of what I would expect from main cabin. I've been on flights with other airlines where the seats needed to be changed, the cushions were non-existent. So happy this was not the case. I enjoyed the movie selection. Happy pillow and blanket was provided since I forgot my own. The food was also ok. Great that we arrived early and my luggage arrived undamaged. Again in the past (not with Delta), luggage was lost or broken.

Crew went over and above to be helpful. Plane had mechanical problems that caused us to depart late.

The 676 plane is much more comfortable in business class than the A330 and he food was a little better. I didn’t use the entertainment.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

We were delayed an hour leaving Munich (No fault of the crew). They kept us posted on the status so we knew what was going on, but as a result we missed our connection in Chicago and the communication on connecting flights was pretty poor as we disembarked. It was already stressful and some of that could have been reduced by better communications about where to find transfers, etc.

One problem, but a serious one - the plane is built with electric windows that tint dark to reduce light. Sitting next to the window is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE as it emits so much HEAT in the face when tinted.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4Tue
2 stops
43h 30mCPT-ORD
$673
6/4Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
25h 15mCPT-ORD
$711
6/4Tue
2 stopsEthiopian Air
25h 15mCPT-ORD
$712
7/24Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 05mCPT-ORD
$744
7/24Wed
2 stops
33h 45mCPT-ORD
$754
6/4Tue
3 stopsKenya Airways
29h 40mCPT-ORD
$791
8/13Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
25h 50mCPT-ORD
$848
6/4Tue
1 stopJetBlue
33h 25mCPT-ORD
$878
7/24Wed
3 stopsKenya Airways
38h 13mCPT-ORD
$927
6/12Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
25h 50mCPT-ORD
$3,938

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Last minute flights from Cape Town to O'Hare Intl

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 Cape Town to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/2Sun
multi-stopDelta
26h 03mCPT-ORD
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
39h 20mORD-CPT
$945
6/2Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
33h 31mCPT-ORD
6/16Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
47h 25mORD-CPT
$1,971

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Cape Town - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Destination:

Chicago (ORD)United States

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Chicago - Cape Town

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