Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santorini International Airport (JTR): what you need to know
Santorini (Thira)'s timezone is UTC+2, making Santorini (Thira) seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Your ORD to JTR flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Santorini International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and JTR:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Dublin Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight is 323 €. A return plane ticket is currently 551 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ORD to JTR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Santorini International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from ORD to JTR is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Santorini International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Santorini International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near ORD:
Arriving at Santorini International Airport (JTR)
If you're getting in on a late O'Hare International Airport to Santorini International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near JTR:
Pick up a Santorini International Airport rental car and discover Santorini (Thira) and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, CarQ and Centauro are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Santorini International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to central Santorini (Thira)
Santorini International Airport to central Santorini (Thira) has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Santorini International Airport (JTR)
July is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Santorini International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Santorini (Thira) in February.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Santorini International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Santorini (Thira), with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to JTR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Santorini (Thira), now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel around 225 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its top sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 451 kilometres north-west of Santorini (Thira). Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are highlights.
