Flying from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Havana is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Your flight from Chicago to HAV won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like August? Busy periods (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Chicago to HAV. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and HAV include:
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 21 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to HAV:
About Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near HAV:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
From Jose Marti International Airport, Havana is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport is 207 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 378 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from Chicago to HAV. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport across each month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can quickly pick a flight that fits your budget.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when fares go down. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Chicago to HAV.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Havana. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport.
The warmest month in Havana is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Chicago to HAV in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Havana
Start your Havana trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Jose Marti International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to experience Havana is to check out its leading attractions. Highlights include Old Havana, Malecon and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.
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