Travelling from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Guayaquil and Chicago are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
To ensure you get on your GYE to ORD flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between GYE and ORD:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
At the moment, $352 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $616. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from GYE to ORD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to O'Hare International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GYE to ORD.
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Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 89.07% of flights that depart GYE arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport from central Guayaquil, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're getting in on a late Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GYE to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
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