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Flights from Chicago to Cape Town
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town. 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
Chicago to Cape Town at a glance
Fastest journey19h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or New York
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Cape Town
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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CHI Atlanta (ATL) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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CHI London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
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
- +8hCape Town vs Chicago
- Currency in Cape Town
- ZAR
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → CPT
Flights from Chicago to Cape Town: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town?
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 Chicago to Cape Town?
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 Chicago and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), New York (EWR), London (LHR) and Washington (IAD). American Airlines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Cape Town?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
