Travelling from Chicago to Douala International Airport (DLA): What you need to know
Douala is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Douala International Airport is located in Douala, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to DLA.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Douala International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to DLA flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on time.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Douala International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from RFD land at their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Douala International Airport (DLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Douala International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DLA instead:
Getting from Douala International Airport (DLA) to central Douala
Central Douala is around 8 kilometres from Douala International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Douala International Airport (DLA)
Right now, $1,086 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Douala International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,706. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to DLA if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Douala International Airport (DLA)
December is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Douala International Airport (DLA), while November is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Douala based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Douala is February, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Chicago to DLA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
August sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Douala International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Douala
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Douala International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Douala:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and La Nouvelle Liberte are must-do's during your Douala adventure.
Explore more of Cameroon
You've seen Douala, now it's time to discover other parts of Cameroon. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Yaounde to check off its popular sights. From Mvog-Betsi Botanical Zoological Garden to Mont MESSEBE and Independence Square, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Bamenda is another well-known destination in Cameroon and is around 225 kilometres north of Douala. No journey is complete without a visit to St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, Universal Amusement PARK and Sisia Waterfalls.
