Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is 14 hours behind Perth.
To ensure you get on your PER to ORD flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Perth Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PER and ORD:
London Heathrow Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
$902 is currently the best price for a one-way Perth Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,755. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PER to ORD if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Perth Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PER to ORD.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Perth Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
74% of flights departing from Perth Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Perth Airport from central Perth, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near PER. Whether you're catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're arriving on a late Perth Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ORD:
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Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport to the centre of Chicago has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chicago. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Perth Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PER to ORD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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