฿27,875 Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿27,875 for one-way flights and ฿42,200 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 2 Sept
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿42,200 Return, found 1 day ago
฿42,200
Return
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Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 2 Sept, priced at ฿42,200 found 1 day ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 2 Sept
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿53,890 Return, found 1 day ago
฿53,890
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 2 Sept, priced at ฿53,890 found 1 day ago
United
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 2 Sept
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿54,125 Return, found 1 day ago
฿54,125
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 2 Sept, priced at ฿54,125 found 1 day ago
Iberia
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 2 Sept
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿54,395 Return, found 1 day ago
฿54,395
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 2 Sept, priced at ฿54,395 found 1 day ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 2 Sept
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿54,745 Return, found 1 day ago
฿54,745
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 2 Sept, priced at ฿54,745 found 1 day ago
Iberia
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 2 Sept
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿54,840 Return, found 1 day ago
฿54,840
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 2 Sept, priced at ฿54,840 found 1 day ago
United
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 2 Sept
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿58,485 Return, found 1 day ago
฿58,485
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 2 Sept, priced at ฿58,485 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 2 Sept
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿58,760 Return, found 1 day ago
฿58,760
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 2 Sept, priced at ฿58,760 found 1 day ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 2 Sept
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿58,995 Return, found 1 day ago
฿58,995
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 2 Sept, priced at ฿58,995 found 1 day ago
United
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 2 Sept
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿59,850 Return, found 1 day ago
฿59,850
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, 20 May from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 2 Sept, priced at ฿59,850 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿29,514 - ฿46,374 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from ORD to CPT?
Round-trip journeys between O'Hare Airport and CPT start from ฿42,200. This is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book now so you don't miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from O'Hare Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the simple instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from ORD to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for ORD to CPT flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from ORD to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
You'll have 13,700 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Chicago to Cape Town route. Wear comfy clothes and consider taking a travel pillow with you.
Which airlines fly direct from ORD to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly direct between O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and CPT. You'll have to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to CPT flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
It is possible to find an awesome last-minute deal from O'Hare Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport, but there's no guarantee. As many airlines release prices up to 12 months in advance, it's worthwhile keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to book when you see a good bargain. Expedia compares carrier prices and updates flight deals regularly, so you can be certain you're always getting the latest offers.

Travel information

Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Return price
฿42,200
Distance
13628 km

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Our flexible O'Hare Intl. to Cape Town Intl. ticket options cater to your travel preferences, with incredible one-way fares from ฿27,875 and roundtrip prices from ฿42,200. Whether you're planning a short city break or a longer adventure, our dynamic pricing ensures that you find the best deals for your journey.
 
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