Travelling from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Chicago. Explore your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when organising your flight from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ).
Santiago de Compostela Airport is located in Santiago de Compostela. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Chicago to SCQ. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Chicago to SCQ that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and SCQ include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for ORD is 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 takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to SCQ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Chicago to Santiago de Compostela Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
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Getting from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela Airport to the centre of Santiago de Compostela is roughly 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
At the moment, 353 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 651 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to SCQ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable Chicago to Santiago de Compostela Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). Visit Santiago de Compostela in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Chicago to SCQ plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Santiago de Compostela, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela Airport in February when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Santiago de Compostela
Start your Santiago de Compostela trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Santiago de Compostela Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Centro histórico Santiago de compostela and Plaza del Obradoiro are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Santiago de Compostela travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Catedral del Apóstol.
Explore more of Spain
Ribadeo is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Santiago de Compostela. Around 137 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Playa de las Catedrales, As Catedrais Beach and Mirador Praia das Catedrais.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Santiago de Compostela, Vegadeo is another essential stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cioyo Waterfalls, Vaca Pintada Silvallana and Medal Park.
