Statistics on Chicago-Cape Town flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cape Town (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Cape Town from Chicago airport is $ 1297 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1142 (in may) and $ 1659 (in july), which is a saving of $ 156 or a surplus of $ 362 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $971 to $1025 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cape Town before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Cape Town plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 13895 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cape Town from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1142, saving $ 156 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1297). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1659).
Flight Chicago-Cape Town: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1080 | $ 1257 | good price |
| February | $ 1059 | $ 1152 | good price |
| March | $ 1038 | $ 1146 | good price |
| April | $ 1056 | $ 1217 | good price |
| May | $ 1027 | $ 1142 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1341 | $ 1458 | fair price |
| July | $ 1468 | $ 1659 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1250 | $ 1416 | fair price |
| September | $ 1063 | $ 1231 | good price |
| October | $ 1015 | $ 1156 | good price |
| November | $ 1050 | $ 1198 | good price |
| December | $ 1259 | $ 1526 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Cape Town
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Cape Town range from $863 to $1888. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $864 to $917), 1% at the maximum price (from $1834 to $1888). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $971 to $1025 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Cape Town flight
There are 14 companies that serve Chicago from Cape Town airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, KLM, British Airways, United, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air France, Delta, Swiss, Spirit Airlines, jetBlue and Frontier Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 13895 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Chicago->Cape Town route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Cape Town flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $53.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cape Town to Chicago departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $52. Conversely, departing from Cape Town on a friday may cost you an additional $76.
Top prices Chicago-Cape Town
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Cape Town | 20-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 1477 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Cape Town | 16-08 to 23-08-2024 | $ 1357 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Chicago → Cape Town | 13-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 1043 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Cape Town | 01-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 1012 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Cape Town | 14-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 1240 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Cape Town | 15-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 1056 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Chicago → Cape Town | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 967 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Cape Town | 16-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 1255 | layover flight with Air France |
| Chicago → Cape Town | 01-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 1045 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Cape Town | 19-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 993 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Cape Town to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Cape Town flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Cape Town, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1130 $, which is a saving of 167 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (479 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Cape Town flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1116 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1228), 3 to 4 months ($ 1230), 4 to 5 months ($ 1183) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1044 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1121), 2 to 3 months ($ 1118), 3 to 4 months ($ 1126), 4 to 5 months ($ 1071), 5 to 6 months ($ 1052) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1068 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1133), 4 to 5 months ($ 1144), 6 to 7 months ($ 1129) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1078 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1217), 2 to 3 months ($ 1091) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1050 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1142), 2 to 3 months ($ 1121), 3 to 4 months ($ 1122) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1328 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1449), 5 to 6 months ($ 1431) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1523 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1594), 4 to 5 months ($ 1532), 5 to 6 months ($ 1557) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1234 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1357), 5 to 6 months ($ 1307), 6 to 7 months ($ 1344) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1008 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1195), 3 to 4 months ($ 1108), 4 to 5 months ($ 1066), 5 to 6 months ($ 1010), 7 to 8 months ($ 1091) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1017 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1098), 4 to 5 months ($ 1049), 5 to 6 months ($ 1127), 7 to 8 months ($ 1032), 8 to 9 months ($ 1022) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 978 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1140), 4 to 5 months ($ 1060), 5 to 6 months ($ 1058), 6 to 7 months ($ 1022), 7 to 8 months ($ 1017) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1271 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1519), 5 to 6 months ($ 1358), 6 to 7 months ($ 1280), 8 to 9 months ($ 1318), 9 to 10 months ($ 1353) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Cape Town are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $45. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $24 more.
Chicago to Cape Town: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 2105 $1929 to $2344 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1597 $1460 to $2020 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1532 $1497 to $1578 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1748 $1357 to $1955 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1264 $1043 to $1735 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1683 $1080 to $2075 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1256 $1012 to $1591 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1539 $967 to $4053 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1255 $1255 to $1255 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1488 $1488 to $1488 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1352 $993 to $1775 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july is cheaper to travel to Cape Town. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!