Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salvador Airport (SSA): what you need to know
Salvador is three hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your ORD to SSA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salvador Airport. Many passengers pass through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salvador Airport (SSA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salvador Airport flight is R 6,587. A round-trip ticket right now is R 13,954. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ORD to SSA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salvador Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ORD to SSA.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salvador Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salvador Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Salvador Airport (SSA)
If you're landing on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salvador Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near SSA:
Grab a Salvador Airport rental car and explore Salvador and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Salvador Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Salvador Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
From Salvador Airport, Salvador is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Salvador Airport (SSA)
December is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salvador Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Salvador in March.
When reserving your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salvador Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Salvador, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to SSA in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Salvador has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-east of Salvador, a trip to Maceio will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Brazil, head for Aracaju, about 257 kilometres north-east of Salvador. Atalaia Beach, Refugio beach and Mosqueiro Beach are key highlights.
