Liberia to Chicago (LIR–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV2133cs
AV avianca
7M9
1:03 PM
CST
7:30 PM
CDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1121+1
UA United
B39M
1:03 PM
CST
7:30 PM
CDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3332
AA American
738
2:21 PM
CST
8:47 PM
CDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1120+1
UA United
B39M
7:48 AM
CDT T2
11:53 AM
CST
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2132cs
AV avianca
7M9
7:48 AM
CDT T1
11:53 AM
CST
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA311
AA American
738
9:15 AM
CDT T3
1:18 PM
CST
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Liberia to Chicago
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,173 mi 5h 26m nonstop +1h ahead 50 1-stop hubs

LIR–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,173 miles in approximately 5h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIR–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 738 5h26 Oneworld
UA United Airlines Also: AV 1 B39M 5h27 Star Alliance AV
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AV
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIR to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIR to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,791
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Liberia

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LIR→ORD SJO→ORD
Distance from LIR 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 4 1
Flight time 5h 26m 5h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of LIR with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Liberia.
LIR: CST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Liberia, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
2,173 mi / 3,497 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 26m to 5h 27m.
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.

LIR–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Liberia to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance2,173 mi / 3,497 km
Flight time5h 26m to 5h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIR to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 5h 26m to 5h 27m. The route covers 2,173 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from LIR to ORD. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, BNA, PNS, OPF, MCI, APF, IND, MSY, TPA, RSW, HOU, PIT, PBI, JAX, CHS, MCO, SJO, IAD, APA, DTW, BED, MSP, FOK, COS, PHL, AUS, HPN, YOW, BOS, YWG, SLC, LAS, YVR, JFK, EWR, YUL, IAH, BWI, ATL, DFW, MIA, YYZ, DEN, FLL, LAX, CLT, SFO, SEA, YYC and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Liberia.
Yes, return flights from ORD to LIR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from LIR to ORD

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIR to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIR to ORD ranges from 5 hours 26 minutes to 5 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,173 miles (3,497 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José (Alajuela) (SJO).