How long is the flight from Cardiff to Chicago?

A quick flight from Cardiff to Chicago can take about 15h 17m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £681. Cardiff and Chicago are separated by a distance of 3831 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CWL to CHI?

When flying from Cardiff to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cardiff to Chicago?

For a flight from Cardiff to Chicago, you will be flying from Cardiff Wales. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is just 9.1 mi from the center of the city. Cardiff Wales is the only Cardiff airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from Cardiff Wales on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Cardiff to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cardiff to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cardiff to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cardiff to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cardiff to Chicago?

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Wed 20/1

17:30-14:25

1 stop26h 55m

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Tue 26/1

10:18-09:50

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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17:30-15:25

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Tue 23/3

10:30-09:50

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Wed 20/1

17:30-18:32

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10:33-09:50

2 stops17h 17m

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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10:20-20:37

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13:30-09:50

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Thu 10/12

13:25-18:20

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15:55-15:40

1 stop17h 45m

£747

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CWL Cardiff Wales - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Cardiff Wales

Thu 10/12

10:20-23:56

2 stops19h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/12

13:35-09:50

2 stops14h 15m

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cardiff to Chicago?
For a flight from Cardiff to Chicago, you will be flying from Cardiff Wales. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is just 9.1 mi from the center of the city. Cardiff Wales is the only Cardiff airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from Cardiff Wales on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Chicago?
A quick flight from Cardiff to Chicago can take about 15h 17m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £681. Cardiff and Chicago are separated by a distance of 3831 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Cardiff to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cardiff to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cardiff to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cardiff to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cardiff to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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