Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santiago Airport (STI): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-4, making Santiago two hours ahead of Chicago.
Give yourself enough time to make your ORD to STI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santiago Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ORD and STI:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the flights that depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santiago Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ORD:
Arriving at Santiago Airport (STI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santiago Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near STI instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santiago Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, Zezgo Rent a Car or Alamo to explore Santiago and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Santiago Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Santiago Airport (STI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santiago Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Santiago. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in October.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santiago Airport for August if you'd like to explore Santiago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to STI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Santiago. Around 137 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, roughly 145 kilometres south-east of Santiago. Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden are among its highlights.