Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Sharjah is nine hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ORD to SHJ flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and SHJ:
Hamad International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight is $576. A round-trip fare right now is $1,293. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORD to SHJ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sharjah International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ORD to SHJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Sharjah International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near ORD:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O'Hare International Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SHJ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sharjah International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Sharjah and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sharjah International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Sharjah. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sharjah International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sharjah in April.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Sharjah International Airport for July if you want to go to Sharjah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to SHJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've done Sharjah, now it's time to discover other parts of United Arab Emirates. Journey around 23 kilometres south-west to Dubai to check off its leading attractions. From Burj Khalifa to The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Abu Dhabi is another well-known destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Sharjah. No trip is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.