Flying from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Chicago: what you need to know
Chicago is 6 hours behind Salzburg, where W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport is located. Chicago operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from SZG to Chicago, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you hold a passport from Austria, you'll need an ETA to enter United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're traveling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
SZG is about 5 kilometers from central Salzburg. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 22 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Chicago
AED 1,331 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago. A return flight starts at AED 2,208. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SZG to Chicago if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the center of Chicago takes about 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 54 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is about 19 kilometers from central Chicago. Once you've disembarked your flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 46 minutes on public transport.
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Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Chicago, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from SZG to Chicago in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Chicago right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport to Chicago:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Chicago to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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