Travelling from Chicago to Tenerife South Airport (TFS): What you need to know
Tenerife is six hours ahead of Chicago. Tenerife South Airport is located in Tenerife, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from Chicago to TFS won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more people on the move during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to TFS leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Tenerife South Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to TFS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Tenerife South Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive as expected. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Tenerife South Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near TFS:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Chicago to Tenerife South Airport flight.
Getting from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to central Tenerife
From Tenerife South Airport, central Tenerife is around 56 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
222 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Tenerife South Airport. Return flights start at 552 €. These prices can change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to TFS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Tenerife. March is when most people book flights from Chicago to Tenerife South Airport (TFS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Chicago to TFS plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tenerife to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Tenerife South Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Tenerife
After booking your flight from Chicago to Tenerife South Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tenerife:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Plaza de Espana, Casa Del Carnaval and Mirador de Playa Benijo are attractions you won't want to skip in Tenerife.
Explore more of Spain
Arrecife is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Tenerife. Around 322 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include La Mirada de César Manrique, Castillo de San Gabriel and Playa Del Reducto.
Puerto del Rosario is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 274 kilometres east of Tenerife. No trip is complete without visiting Parque Escultórico Puerto del Rosario, Casa-Museo de Unamuno and Territorio Imaginario.