Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Chicago and Guadalajara are both in the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can take your pick of 23 weekly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to GDL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Guadalajara holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Mexico:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Volaris.
The most punctual carrier offering ORD to GDL flights is Aeromexico. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.0% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and GDL:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
R 1,670 is the best price for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 4,358. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to GDL.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ORD to GDL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near ORD? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Book a hotel near GDL if you're taking a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Guadalajara Airport rental car and discover Guadalajara and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Routes Car Rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Guadalajara Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Guadalajara Airport to central Guadalajara has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Guadalajara in March.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to GDL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. About 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a trip to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
