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Flights from Cape Town to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or New York, about 20h 05m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 38m
Cape Town to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey19h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or New York
Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Chicago
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CPT Atlanta (ATL) CHI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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CPT London (LHR) CHI
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 13,668 km8,488 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 38mestimate
- Time difference
- -8hChicago vs Cape Town
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- CPT → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Cape Town to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, New York and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,668 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), New York (EWR), London (LHR) and Washington (IAD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Chicago?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Cape Town.
