Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is 11 hours behind Almaty.
To ensure you catch your ALA to ORD flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to O'Hare International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ALA and ORD:
Frankfurt Airport
Incheon International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Almaty Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is 484 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 878 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ALA to ORD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Almaty Airport to O'Hare International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Almaty Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
61.23% of flights departing from Almaty Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ALA? If you're catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider booking a hotel close to ORD if you're on a late Almaty Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget to explore Chicago and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to O'Hare International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Chicago in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Almaty Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALA to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
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