Travelling from Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the two main airports in Chicago.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is five hours ahead of Chicago. Gran Canaria Airport is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to LPA.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Chicago to LPA with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ORD and LPA include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to LPA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near LPA:
Grab a Gran Canaria Airport rental car and explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Orlando are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport flight.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is about 23 kilometres from Gran Canaria Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport is R 4,952. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,832. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to LPA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). August is the busiest month to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
Before locking in your Chicago to LPA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Chicago to Gran Canaria Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to La Cícer (Playa de Las Canteras) followed by Plaza Espana and Poema del Mar.
Explore more of Spain
Arona is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Around 129 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Playa de las Américas, Playa Los Cristianos and Playa de Los Cristianos.
Arrecife is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. No journey is complete without experiencing Arecife, Playa de la Arena and La Mirada de César Manrique.
