Flying from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB): What you need to know
Chicago is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Afonso Pena International Airport is located in Curitiba. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Chicago.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to CWB. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is around 40 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 trip time to be around 55 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
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Flights that depart from RFD land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CWB:
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Getting from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to central Curitiba
The centre of Curitiba is roughly 13 kilometres from Afonso Pena International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport is 239 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 542 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to CWB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB). June is the busiest month to visit Curitiba. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
The warmest month in Curitiba is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Chicago to CWB plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Curitiba
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Curitiba:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Curitiba when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Museu Oscar Niemeyer followed by Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Curitiba, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey around 290 kilometres north-east to Sorocaba to check off its top sights. From King Aquários to Parque Zoologico Municipal Quinzinho De Barros and PALACETE DE CRISTAL, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Brazil, head for Joinville, roughly 97 kilometres south of Curitiba. Water park, Parque Zoobotanico and Museu da Dançan are key reasons to visit.
