Flying from Chicago to San Sebastian Airport (EAS): What you need to know
San Sebastian Airport is located in San Sebastian. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to EAS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to EAS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to San Sebastian Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to EAS flight, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
76% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Chicago to San Sebastian Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights that depart from RFD land at their destination on schedule 71% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to San Sebastian Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EAS instead:
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Getting from San Sebastian Airport (EAS) to central San Sebastian
From San Sebastian Airport, central San Sebastian is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to San Sebastian Airport is $503. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,190. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to EAS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to San Sebastian Airport (EAS). June is when most people travel to San Sebastian. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in January.
Book a Chicago to EAS plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Sebastian to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to San Sebastian Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Sebastian
Start your San Sebastian trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to San Sebastian Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Parte Vieja, San Sebastian - Donostia and San Sebastian are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned San Sebastian itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've done San Sebastian, now it's time to discover other parts of Spain. Journey around 209 kilometres southeast to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 113 kilometres southwest of San Sebastian. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are key reasons to visit.