Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Douala Airport (DLA): what you need to know
The timezone in Douala is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your ORD to DLA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Douala Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and DLA:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Douala Airport (DLA)
Rs213,639 is currently the best price for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Douala Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs337,040. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORD to DLA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Douala Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ORD to DLA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Douala Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Douala Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Douala Airport (DLA)
Consider staying in a hotel near DLA if you're taking a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Douala Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Douala Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis to explore parts of Douala that most tourists miss.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Douala Airport several weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your day of departure.
When to fly to Douala Airport (DLA)
December is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Douala Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Douala in March.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Douala Airport for February if you'd like to explore Douala during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 34ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to DLA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many cities in Cameroon waiting to be explored after you've seen Douala. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden, Mont MESSEBE and Independence Square.
Bamenda is another well-known destination in Cameroon and is around 209 kilometres north of Douala. No trip is complete without a visit to St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls.
