Cheap Flights from Lisbon to Chicago O'Hare International

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Cheapest dealR 8,031
Cheapest monthJanuary
Average flight duration9 hours and 28 minutes
Most popular airlineUnited

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lisbon to Chicago O'Hare International flights are currently cheapest in March.

Direct flights from Lisbon to Chicago O'Hare International

Lisbon to Chicago O'Hare International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lisbon to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago O'Hare International.

Finding cheap flights from Lisbon to Chicago O'Hare International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lisbon to Chicago O'Hare International is R 8,031. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Lisbon to Chicago O'Hare International.
TAP Air Portugal and jetBlue fly direct from Lisbon to Chicago O'Hare International.
As of December 2025, there are 8 flights per week flying from Lisbon to Chicago O'Hare International.
The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Chicago O'Hare International is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Sunday, 18 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago O'Hare International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scandinavian Airlines and TAP Air Portugal offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago O'Hare International.

Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 9 hours 25 minutes.

  • Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Chicago five hours behind Lisbon.

  • Every week, there are five Lisbon Portela Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. To take off early, take the 11:55 TAP Portugal flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 13:05 with TAP Portugal.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • TAP Portugal has direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.

  • TAP Portugal tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • TAP Portugal is the most punctual carrier that offers LIS to ORD flights, with 76.92% of its services reaching their destination on time.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to O'Hare International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIS and ORD:

    • Pearson International Airport

    • Newark Liberty International Airport

    • Logan International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • R 5,378 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,031. These fares may change based on demand.

  • Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIS to ORD.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to O'Hare International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Landing cheap flights from LIS to ORD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

  • Of all flights leaving Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Need a handy hotel close to LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

  • It typically takes 55 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to O'Hare International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Chicago in January.

  • Book your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

  • Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

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