Flying from Chicago to St John's International Airport (YYT): What you need to know
The timezone in St John's is UTC-4:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. St John's International Airport is located in St John's.
Your flight from Chicago to YYT won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Chicago to YYT leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to St John's International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Add a stopover to your journey at Orlando International Airport (MCO). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Chicago to St John's International Airport (YYT) out of Chicago Midway International Airport.
You can reach MDW from central Chicago in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to YYT flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to St John's International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from RFD arrive at their final stop on schedule 71% of the time.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About St John's International Airport (YYT)
Consider staying in a hotel near YYT if you have a late flight from Chicago to St John's International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Chicago to St John's International Airport flight.
Getting from St John's International Airport (YYT) to central St John's
St John's International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of St John's. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to St John's International Airport (YYT)
At the moment, $414 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to St John's International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $673. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to YYT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Chicago to St John's International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Chicago to YYT.
Save on your flight from Chicago to St John's International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Chicago to St John's International Airport (YYT)
February is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to St John's International Airport (YYT), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to St John's based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Chicago to YYT plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in St John's to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to St John's International Airport in February when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about St John's
Start your St John's trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to St John's International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Signal Hill, Cape Spear and Cabot Tower are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned St John's itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited St John's, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 257 kilometres northwest to Grand Falls-Windsor to check off its leading sights. From Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to Canyon Park Walking Trail and Salmonid Interpretation Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Canada, head for Grand Bank, about 241 kilometres west of St John's. Victoria Hall Museum, Seaman's Provincial Museum and George C. Harris House - Museum of Local History are highlights.
