Travelling from Chicago to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) jetting off from either of these.
Orlando is one hour ahead of Chicago. Orlando Sanford International Airport is located in Orlando, which follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Chicago to SFB.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Orlando Sanford International Airport departing from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Get set for takeoff with Allegiant Air. It offers direct Chicago to SFB plane tickets from RFD.
Allegiant Air sees the most traveller bookings for flights from RFD to SFB.
With 68.0% of its services landing as planned, Allegiant Air is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
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 thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
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Getting from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) to central Orlando
Orlando Sanford International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Orlando. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 2 hours 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
R 622 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Orlando Sanford International Airport. A return flight starts from R 1,350. These fares can change depending on availability.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Orlando. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Chicago to SFB plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Orlando Sanford International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Orlando
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Hogwarts and Universal's Islands of Adventure are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Orlando itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hogwarts Express.
Explore more of the United States
Orlando has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north of Orlando, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like St. John's Cathedral, San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, consider Tampa, roughly 153 kilometres south-west of Orlando. Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium are key highlights.