Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Cardiff is five hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your ORD to CWL flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Cardiff Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ORD and CWL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Edinburgh Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
R 6,050 is the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Return flights start from R 15,284. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORD to CWL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cardiff Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ORD to CWL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cardiff Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cardiff Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Consider booking a hotel near CWL if you're taking a late O'Hare International Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and experience more of Cardiff and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Cardiff Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
From Cardiff Airport, Cardiff is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cardiff Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Cardiff based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cardiff Airport for July if you want to visit Cardiff during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to CWL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Cardiff has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres east of Cardiff, a trip to London will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Cardiff, Birmingham is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
