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Flights from Chicago to Cape Town Starting at £556

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Cape Town, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Chicago below.

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      • ORD22:30
        27h
        1 stop
        CPT08:30
        Sun, Mar 30|Chicago - Cape Town|American Airlines
        £556£771
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        £771£556

        Choose American Airlines flights from Chicago to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from O'Hare International Airport on Sun, Mar 30, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from £556 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD21:56
        27h 54m
        1 stop
        CPT09:50
        Tue, Feb 18|Chicago - Cape Town|American Airlines
        £573£771
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        £771£573

        Choose American Airlines flights from Chicago to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from O'Hare International Airport on Tue, Feb 18, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from £573 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        31h 40m
        1 stop
        CPT10:30
        Thu, Mar 20|Chicago - Cape Town|Jetblue Airways
        £583£771
        24% OFF
        24% OFF
        £771£583

        Choose Jetblue Airways flights from Chicago to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Jetblue Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Thu, Mar 20, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from £583 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT10:40
        Tue, Mar 18|Chicago - Cape Town|Jetblue Airways
        £584
        £584

        Choose Jetblue Airways flights from Chicago to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Jetblue Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Tue, Mar 18, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from £584 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD20:30
        29h
        1 stop
        CPT08:30
        Mon, Apr 21|Chicago - Cape Town|Iberia
        £584
        £584

        Choose Iberia flights from Chicago to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Iberia departs from O'Hare International Airport on Mon, Apr 21, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from £584 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD10:15
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        CPT14:30
        Wed, Mar 19|Chicago - Cape Town|Ethiopian Airlines
        £586
        £586

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Chicago to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from O'Hare International Airport on Wed, Mar 19, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from £586 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        38h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT17:25
        Wed, Mar 19|Chicago - Cape Town|Jetblue Airways
        £586
        £586

        Choose Jetblue Airways flights from Chicago to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Jetblue Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Wed, Mar 19, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from £586 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT10:40
        Sun, Mar 16|Chicago - Cape Town|Jetblue Airways
        £590
        £590

        Choose Jetblue Airways flights from Chicago to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Jetblue Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Sun, Mar 16, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from £590 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT10:40
        Sun, Mar 23|Chicago - Cape Town|Jetblue Airways
        £590
        £590

        Choose Jetblue Airways flights from Chicago to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Jetblue Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Sun, Mar 23, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from £590 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD10:15
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        CPT14:30
        Wed, Mar 12|Chicago - Cape Town|Ethiopian Airlines
        £591
        £591

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Chicago to Cape Town. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from O'Hare International Airport on Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Cape Town International Airport. One-way Prices start from £591 including taxes and charges.

      • CHI01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CPT02:00 pm
        Sat, Feb 22|Chicago - Cape Town|American Airlines
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Chicago to Cape Town flight time & flight schedules

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  1. AA090

    American Airlines

    08:20

    ORD

    7.8h

    22:10

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  2. AA6623

    American Airlines

    20:40

    LHR

    11.7h

    10:20

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  3. AS6986

    Alaska Airlines

    08:20

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    7.8h

    22:10

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  4. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

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    11.3h

    09:50

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  5. AA090

    American Airlines

    08:20

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  6. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

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    11.3h

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  7. ET575

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:15

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  8. ET809

    Ethiopian Airlines

    08:45

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    5.3h

    13:05

    JNB

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  9. FA214

    Flysafair

    16:20

    JNB

    2.3h

    18:40

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  10. ET575

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:15

    ORD

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    08:00

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  11. ET847

    Ethiopian Airlines

    08:15

    ADD

    6.5h

    13:45

    CPT

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  12. AA086

    American Airlines

    17:35

    ORD

    7.8h

    07:25

    LHR

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  13. AA6647

    American Airlines

    18:25

    LHR

    11.6h

    08:00

    CPT

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  14. LX009

    Swiss Airlines

    19:05

    ORD

    8.8h

    10:50

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  15. LX432

    Swiss Airlines

    17:10

    ZRH

    1.7h

    17:50

    LGW

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  16. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  17. QR726

    Qatar Airways

    19:20

    ORD

    13.5h

    16:50

    DOH

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  18. QR1365

    Qatar Airways

    20:35

    DOH

    8.3h

    03:55

    JNB

    SM-W-FS

  19. FA604

    Flysafair

    06:30

    JNB

    2.3h

    08:50

    CPT

    SMTWT-S

  20. UA938

    United Airlines

    21:10

    ORD

    9.1h

    11:15

    LHR

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  21. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-

  22. BA296

    British Airways

    21:15

    ORD

    7.8h

    11:00

    LHR

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  23. Z0795

    Norse Atlantic Airways

    20:30

    LGW

    11.3h

    09:50

    CPT

    S-T--F-
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These price trend charts carefully monitor and predict how flight prices from Chicago to Cape Town will change. Keep a close eye on them to understand when the best time to buy your tickets is.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Airlines Flying from Chicago to Cape Town

Which airline provides the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cape Town? Discover the option that best suits your travel needs before embarking on your journey.
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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chicago to Cape Town based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £1,491.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cape Town?

    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • How many airports in Cape Town (CPT)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Cape Town (CPT): Cape Town International Airport.

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Flight Information from Chicago to Cape Town

Cheapest direct flight price£555
Off-season travel monthMarch
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance13,684.59km
Popular airlineEmirates

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