$816 Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl. to Cape Town Intl. (ORD to CPT)

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Affordable Airfare Tickets from ORD to CPT Airport

The cheapest flights to Cape Town Intl. found within the past 7 days were $979 round trip and $816 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Fri, Sep 26 - Thu, Oct 2
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
$979 Roundtrip, just found
$979
Roundtrip
just found
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 26 from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Thu, Oct 2, priced at $979 just found
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 24
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
$1,029 Roundtrip, just found
$1,029
Roundtrip
just found
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 14 from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $1,029 just found
Sat, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 23
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
$1,055 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,055
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $1,055 found 6 days ago
Sun, May 4 - Tue, May 13
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
$1,061 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,061
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sun, May 4 from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Tue, May 13, priced at $1,061 found 5 days ago
Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 29
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
$1,079 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$1,079
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 22 from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Sat, Nov 29, priced at $1,079 found 23 hours ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 13
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
$1,080 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,080
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Fri, Mar 13, priced at $1,080 found 6 days ago
Fri, May 9 - Wed, May 14
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
$1,089 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,089
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, May 9 from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Wed, May 14, priced at $1,089 found 3 days ago
Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 5
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
$1,467 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,467
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $1,467 found 8 hours ago
Sun, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 2
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
$1,481 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,481
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Oct 26 from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Sun, Nov 2, priced at $1,481 found 6 days ago
Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 18
ORD
Chicago
CPT
Cape Town
$1,482 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$1,482
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from Chicago to Cape Town, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $1,482 found 3 hours ago

Cape Town Intl. flight + hotel packages - economy flights

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Camps Bay Retreat

Camps Bay Retreat

4 out of 5
per person
Jun 4 - Jun 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT)
Le Quartier Francais

Le Quartier Francais

5 out of 5
per person
Jun 4 - Jun 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT)
The Cellars-Hohenort

The Cellars-Hohenort

5 out of 5
per person
Jun 4 - Jun 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT)
Boschendal Farm Estate

Boschendal Farm Estate

4.5 out of 5
per person
Jun 4 - Jun 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT)
Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

5 out of 5
per person
Jun 4 - Jun 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT)
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Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to CPT?
If you’d prefer to get as quickly as possible from ORD to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), look up Lufthansa, United Airlines and American Airlines. No airlines advertise nonstop flights on this route, so you’ll need to make at least one stopover.
How long is the flight from ORD to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Averaging around 20 hours and 30 minutes all up, traveling from O’Hare Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport is no walk in the park. On such a long journey, it’s wise to walk around and stretch your legs regularly.
What is the flight distance from ORD to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
The flight distance from O’Hare Airport to CPT is 8,500 mi. Apart from filling your phone or laptop with more films, it’ll be wise to have a neck pillow and a cozy sweater as well.
What airlines fly from ORD to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
With no direct flights available, you’d be wise to book well in advance when you’re traveling between ORD and CPT. Find a convenient route with the least amount of connections and save yourself some time.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Flight information from Chicago to Cape Town

 

Traveling From
O'Hare Intl.
Traveling To
Cape Town Intl.
Shortest Flight Time
 hours mins
Earliest Departure Time
Latest Departure Time
Lowest Flight Price
$979

Route Info

Flight path for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.


Origin:
ORD - O'Hare International Airport
Destination:
CPT - Cape Town International Airport
Distance:
10,184.00 miles


Discover our best flights from Chicago ORD to Cape Town CPT. 

With 20 airlines to choose from on Travelocity, you can easily find the best option for you. Use our filters to sort by price, compare airlines, and find the most convenient flight times. 

 

Find our best return flights from Chicago ORD to Cape Town CPT at the right price  

Airfares to Cape Town CPT from Chicago ORD currently cost between $979 and $1,482. It’s usually cheaper to book a round trip than two separate one-way flights. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 

 

Book one-way flights from Chicago ORD to Cape Town CPT 

If you want to be flexible about when you return, or keep your travel options open ended, a one-way flight could be just the ticket! You’ll find one-way airfares from Chicago ORD to Cape Town CPT on Travelocity starting at $816. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 

 

Get to Cape Town CPT from Chicago ORD quicker with direct flights. 

Get to Cape Town faster, without the hassle of changing planes and moving baggage, by booking a direct flight. Expect your direct flight to CPT from ORD to take around hour(s) min(s).  

 

Find our cheapest airfares for flights from Chicago ORD to Cape Town CPT

Find cheap flight deals by using our search filters to sort results starting with the lowest price airfares to CPT from ORD. Our Price Match Promise means if you find a lower rate on Travelocity.com or on another US-based website within 24 hours of booking, we’ll credit or refund the difference.  

 

Get our best airfare deals for your flight from Chicago ORD to Cape Town CPT today 

If you’re flexible about when you travel, September is usually the cheapest month to fly from Chicago ORD to Cape Town CPT. If you need to be more specific, search by date and arrival and departure times.Then, compare prices across different airlines, and sort results by lowest price first. 

 

Book flexible airline tickets for flights to Cape Town CPT from Chicago ORD 

Some airlines let you change your travel dates without charging a fee. Use our ‘no change fee’ filter to see which flights to CPT from ORD have this option.  

 

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.