Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is seven hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ORD to CPT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ORD and CPT include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Rs157,122 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs291,680. These fares may change based on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ORD to CPT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ORD to CPT.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're landing on a late O'Hare International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cape Town in April.
Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to CPT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If you're eager to discover another corner of South Africa, head for Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are highlights.
