Travelling from Chicago to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR): What you need to know
Fortaleza is three hours ahead of Chicago. Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport is located in Fortaleza, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Chicago to FOR. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Chicago to FOR even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is an option when departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, data shows 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to FOR flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for MDW is 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 roughly 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 Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR)
Consider booking a hotel close to FOR if you have a late flight from Chicago to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Chicago to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport flight.
Getting from Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) to central Fortaleza
From Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport, central Fortaleza is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR)
At the moment, $653 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,559. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to FOR, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR)
January is when most people book flights from Chicago to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR). Plan your visit to Fortaleza in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Fortaleza is October, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Chicago to FOR plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport in July when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Fortaleza
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Fortaleza right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport:
Your visit to Fortaleza isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you can't miss include Praia de Futuro, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima and Aterro da Praia de Iracema.
Explore more of Brazil
Fortaleza is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres southeast of Fortaleza, a visit to Mossoro will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Jardim e plantas nativas de Mossoró, Museu Do Sertão and Cathedral of Santa Luzia.
Want to visit Beco do Batman? Then head toward Sobral. Another favourite destination in Brazil, it's around 193 kilometres west of Fortaleza.
