฿26,385 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 ฿26,385 for one-way flights and ฿35,165 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 27 May
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿35,165 Return, found 2 days ago
฿35,165
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 27 May, priced at ฿35,165 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 24 Dec
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿41,910 Return, found 1 day ago
฿41,910
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 24 Dec, priced at ฿41,910 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 27 May
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿42,890 Return, found 2 days ago
฿42,890
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 27 May, priced at ฿42,890 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 24 Jun
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿44,680 Return, found 2 days ago
฿44,680
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 24 Jun, priced at ฿44,680 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 3 Dec
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿45,135 Return, found 1 day ago
฿45,135
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at ฿45,135 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 27 May
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿46,115 Return, found 2 days ago
฿46,115
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 27 May, priced at ฿46,115 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 27 May
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿47,015 Return, found 2 days ago
฿47,015
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 27 May, priced at ฿47,015 found 2 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 24 Dec
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿47,485 Return, found 1 day ago
฿47,485
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 24 Dec, priced at ฿47,485 found 1 day ago
United
Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 3 Dec
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿51,450 Return, found 5 hours ago
฿51,450
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at ฿51,450 found 5 hours ago
British Airways
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 27 May
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
฿52,005 Return, found 2 days ago
฿52,005
Return
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, 27 May, priced at ฿52,005 found 2 days ago

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

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿29,628 - ฿45,563 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Chicago to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
฿35,165
Distance
13628 km

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from ORD to CPT?
Round-trip journeys between O'Hare Airport and CPT start from ฿35,165. 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.

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