Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Approximately 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver.
Vancouver is two hours behind Chicago, where O'Hare International Airport is located. Vancouver follows the UTC-7 timezone.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route, with 21 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from ORD to YVR is with American Airlines at 20:15. Go for the first departure operated by United Airlines at 08:48 if you want to fly out earlier.
To avoid rushing for your ORD to Vancouver flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver ticket. Begin your trip at ORD and land at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
You'll have your pick of carriers that operate direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from ORD to Vancouver. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
ORD is about 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ORD:
Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver
Rs16,945 is currently the best price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver flight. Return flight tickets start at Rs39,138. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from ORD to Vancouver. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from ORD to Vancouver.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from ORD to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Once you've hopped off your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your ORD to Vancouver flight:
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from CXH the moment you know your dates.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver has arrived. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by cab or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, the journey will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your trip by choosing a hotel near YXX after your ORD to Vancouver flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or simply give yourself time to settle into a new destination at:
Start your travels without stressing over how to get to your next stop with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted companies here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Around one week before your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver is a good time to book your ride from YXX. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Before booking your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Vancouver offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Before booking an O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ORD to Vancouver in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are top attractions which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. Around 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a visit to Kelowna will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
Kamloops is another standout destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No trip is complete without visiting Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
