Travelling from Chicago to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG): What you need to know
Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is located in Salzburg. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to SZG.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to SZG departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to SZG flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
76% of flights departing Chicago Midway International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SZG:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Chicago to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport flight.
Getting from Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG) to central Salzburg
From Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, central Salzburg is around 5 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG)
267 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport. A return flight starts from 656 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to SZG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to visit Salzburg. February is when most people book flights from Chicago to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Salzburg is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Chicago to SZG plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Salzburg
Start your Salzburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your Salzburg trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include Salzburg Old Town, Old town Salzburg and Selzburg.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Salzburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Graz is another must-experience destination in Austria and is around 193 kilometres southeast of Salzburg. No journey is complete without experiencing Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.