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

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ORD — CPT
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$865
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$816
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

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November

Average price

$1,438
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/59:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/161:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$865
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/48:25 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1810:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$912
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/188:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/255:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$961
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/18:27 pmORD - CPT
2 stops29h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/2310:00 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops26h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,028
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:00 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 3/246:45 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop32h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,033
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/37:05 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 3/106:50 amCPT - ORD
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,317
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:40 pmORD - CPT
2 stops34h 30mIberia
Tue 3/186:45 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops29h 48mIberia
Deal found 2/19$1,368

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

9:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/16

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$865

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

8:25 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

10:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$912

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

5:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/24

6:45 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,033

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

8:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/10

5:15 pm-11:10 am

1 stop24h 55m

$1,049

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

10:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop29h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/25

6:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,113

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

7:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/10

6:50 am-3:30 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$1,317

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

5:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

6:45 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$1,368

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

7:05 am-1:35 pm

3 stops46h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/18

11:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$1,467

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

6:35 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/13

3:55 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$1,570

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

7:05 am-9:30 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/17

2:30 am-11:56 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,622

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town in February.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM from Chicago to Cape Town. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,227 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. 9 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $865 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at $1,033 and $1,049 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$919Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$960Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,217Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,219Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$1,354Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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