Traveling from Chicago to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ): What you need to know
Chicago is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flying out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Chicago and Cuzco (where Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to CUZ.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Traveling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometers away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport flight:
Flights departing from RFD arrive at their destination as scheduled 76.19% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
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Getting from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to central Cuzco
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is about 3 kilometers from central Cuzco. How long it takes to get there by car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
Currently, AED 1,006 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 2,145. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to CUZ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ). Plan your visit to Cuzco in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Chicago to CUZ flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Cuzco, with temperatures ranging from 6ºC (43ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in July when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Cuzco
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cuzco right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Temple of the Sun (Coricancha), Centro Historico de Cusco and Saqsaywaman are top attractions which should be on any good Cuzco itinerary.
Explore more of Peru
You've done Cuzco, now it's time to discover more of Peru. Travel around 290 kilometers south-east to Juliaca to tick off its leading sights. From Plaza de Armas to Iglesia Matriz de Santa Catalina and Micaela Bastidas Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another side of Peru, head for Ayacucho, about 257 kilometers west of Cuzco. Plaza de Armas of Ayacucho, Museo de la Memoria and Templo De San Juan Bautista are among its highlights.