Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ): what you need to know
Hiroshima's timezone is UTC+9, making Hiroshima 15 hours ahead of Chicago.
Your ORD to HIJ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to tour a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Tokyo Haneda Airport is a sought-after stop between ORD and HIJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ)
Right now, $1,810 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,776. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ORD to HIJ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport.
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Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
To get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ORD? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ)
Book a hotel near HIJ if you're taking a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Hiroshima International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car to explore Hiroshima and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hiroshima International Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Hiroshima International Airport (HIJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Hiroshima in March.
When booking your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hiroshima International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hiroshima, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to HIJ in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Hiroshima. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan and is around 418 kilometres east of Hiroshima. No journey is complete without seeing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.