Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Chicago is 14 hours behind Guangzhou and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your CAN to ORD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CAN and ORD:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight is R 9,068. A round-trip fare is currently R 15,847. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CAN to ORD if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Guangzhou Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CAN to ORD.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
85% of flights leaving Guangzhou Airport reach their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of CAN.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near CAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guangzhou Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
From Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Guangzhou Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAN to ORD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.