Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Chicago is seven hours behind Cape Town and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CPT to ORD flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between CPT and ORD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is 518 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 732 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from CPT to ORD, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport to O'Hare International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CPT to ORD.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cape Town International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CPT land on schedule 81.65% of the time.
To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel close to CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider booking a hotel close to ORD if you're on a late Cape Town International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and find adventure across Chicago and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to explore Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to check off its top sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.
