Funchal to Chicago (FNC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
EWR Newark 11h 3m ACUA AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
LIS Lisbon 11h 55m ACADB6 B6TP Lisbon (LIS) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 46m HVKLOR ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 18h FR ACLXOS Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Chicago flights
BRU Zaventem 21h 35m SNTB ACLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Chicago flights
EDI Edinburgh 22h 25m FRLS ACUA Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 22h 25m U2 AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 23h 15m 4YDELH 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
DUB Dublin 24h 5m FR AAACAY Dublin (DUB) to Chicago flights
MUC Munich 24h 10m 4YDELH LHUA Munich (MUC) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Funchal to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between FNC and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,433
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FNC → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → FNC
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Chicago is 6 hours behind Funchal.
FNC: WEST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 12:00 PM in Chicago.
Visa & Entry

Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

FNC–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Funchal to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FNC to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Amsterdam.
Chicago is 6 hours behind Funchal.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.