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 8m ACUA → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
LIS Lisbon 12h 50m ACADB6 → B6TP Lisbon (LIS) to Chicago flights
BCN Barcelona 13h 55m YW → AAAYBA Barcelona (BCN) to Chicago flights
MUC Munich 14h 10m 4YDELH → LHUA Munich (MUC) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 31m HVKLOR → ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago flights
EDI Edinburgh 17h 24m FRLS → ACUA Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 18h 10m FR → ACLXOS Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 22h 51m 4YDELH → 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
BRU Zaventem 23h 15m SNTB → ACLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Chicago flights
DUB Dublin 24h 5m FR → AAACAY Dublin (DUB) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
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.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
EWR ~11h 8m LIS ~12h 50m BCN ~13h 55m MUC ~14h 10m AMS ~14h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,477
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FNC → ORD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
ORD → FNC
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

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
Full nameCristiano Ronaldo International Airport
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

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 Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
Chicago is 6 hours behind Funchal.
Yes, return flights from ORD to FNC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.