Travelling from Chicago to Valencia Airport (VLC): What you need to know
The timezone in Valencia is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Valencia Airport is located in Valencia.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to VLC, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to VLC leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Valencia Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
70% of flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to VLC flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
76% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Valencia Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land as expected. At RFD, that figure is 71%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Valencia Airport (VLC)
Consider booking a hotel close to VLC if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Valencia Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Valencia Airport flight.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
From Valencia Airport, central Valencia is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Valencia Airport (VLC)
At the moment, $480 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Valencia Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $929. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to VLC, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Valencia Airport (VLC)
June is when most people book flights from Chicago to Valencia Airport (VLC). Visit Valencia in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Valencia is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Chicago to VLC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Valencia Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Valencia
Start your Valencia trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Valencia Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. City of Arts and Sciences, Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Valencia Cathedral are must-visits when exploring Valencia.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Valencia. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 153 kilometres northwest of Valencia, Cuenca is another essential stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Historic Walled Town of Cuenca and Cuenca Cathedral.