Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Marseille is six hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ORD to MRS flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and MRS:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
196 € is the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. A return flight starts from 488 €. These fares can change based on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from ORD to MRS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRS instead:
Pick up a Marseille Provence Airport rental car and discover Marseille and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Goldcar and Free2move are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Marseille Provence Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Marseille. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Marseille in April.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to MRS in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Marseille. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 322 kilometres west of Marseille, Toulouse is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Basilique Saint-Sernin, Cité de l'espace and Pont Neuf.