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How to get from Cape Town to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Washington: about 21h 19m including the connection. Other options: via New York, Amsterdam, London and Munich. Two tickets from $800.

Flights from Cape Town to Chicago

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Best fares from Cape Town to Chicago

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Cheapest month September 2027 tickets from $625

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington
21h 19m
two tickets, via London
$800
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,493 mi (13,668 km)
fastest
Via Washington
United States
21h 19m
with the connection
Cape Town to Washington flight 16h
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to Chicago: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Chicago flight 2h 19m
two ticketsfrom $1,473
Via New York
United States
21h 43m
with the connection
Cape Town to New York flight 15h 53m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Chicago: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Chicago flight 2h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,175
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
23h 45m
with the connection
Cape Town to Amsterdam flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Chicago flight 8h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,603
Via London
United Kingdom
23h 50m
with the connection
Cape Town to London flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Chicago: London Heathrow.
London to Chicago flight 9h
two ticketsfrom $800
Via Munich
Germany
23h 50m
with the connection
Cape Town to Munich flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Chicago flight 9h 35m
two ticketsfrom $2,314

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cape Town to Chicago?
Via Washington: 16h to the connection, 2h 19m after it, about 21h 19m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $800. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Cape Town and Chicago?
Washington (21h 19m total), New York (21h 43m total), Amsterdam (23h 45m total), London (23h 50m total) and Munich (23h 50m total).
How far is Chicago from Cape Town?
8,493 mi (13,668 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.