Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chengdu: what you need to know
O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Chengdu is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ORD to Chengdu flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tick off a new city. When searching for flight tickets from ORD to Chengdu, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
ORD is around 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a hotel near ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Chengdu, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chengdu
R 10,548 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Chengdu flight. Return flight tickets start at R 21,774. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from ORD to Chengdu. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Scoring cheap tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Chengdu is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the best prices throughout the month and land a sweet deal.
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Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The distance from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu is roughly 72 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to Chengdu, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
After your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Chengdu has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is roughly 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
There are some great places to rest your head close to CTU. Kick back and get cosy after your ORD to Chengdu flight at any of these perfectly located options:
You'll find Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
Visit Chengdu during high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from O'Hare International Airport to Chengdu during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book an O'Hare International Airport to Chengdu flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to Chengdu in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chengdu right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Chengdu:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Opera Troupe are major attractions which should feature on every Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include 六合丝博园, 印象嘉陵江文创小镇 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, head for Tianshui, about 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are the start of reasons to visit.
