Cheap flight from Chicago to Cape Town from AU$1,746

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cape Town (CHI-CPT)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$1,253 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to CPT on Fri, Oct 3), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$1,746 departing on Fri, Oct 24 and returning on Tue, Oct 28.

• When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

  To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Oct 3, with one-way flights priced at just AU$1,253.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around March.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Cape Town on?

  After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Cape Town on September 8, 2025 with Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at AU$1,531.

• Is there any time difference between Chicago and Cape Town?

  The time difference between Cape Town and Chicago is 8h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chicago to Cape Town?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.