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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AV2133
AV avianca
738
2:01 PM
CST
7:20 PM
CDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1132
AA American
738
2:02 PM
CST
8:29 PM
CDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1121
UA United
7M9
2:05 PM
CST
8:12 PM
CDT
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2132
AV avianca
738
7:49 AM
CDT T2
12:55 PM
CST
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1120
UA United
B39M
7:52 AM
CDT T1
11:45 AM
CST
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1132
AA American
738
8:12 AM
CDT T3
1:28 PM
CST
6h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Liberia to Chicago
3 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 2,173 mi 5h 7m nonstop +1h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

LIR–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,173 miles in approximately 5h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 37 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
AV avianca 7 738 5h19 Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 5h07 Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 6 738 5h27 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AV
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + UA (14 flights/wk, 70%)
Oneworld: AA (6 flights/wk, 30%)
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
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIR to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,054
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
LIR → ORD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
ORD → LIR
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

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 3 2
Weekly flights 20 15
Flight time 5h 7m 5h 15m
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 7m 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 7m to 5h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connections37 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 7m to 5h 27m. The route covers 2,173 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, avianca and United Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from LIR to ORD. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, MCI, OPF, CHS, RSW, PIT, PBI, MCO, HPN, COS, SLC, LAS, YYZ, YOW, EWR, BWI, IAH, MSP, DTW, AUS, DEN, YUL, ATL, CLT, MIA, BOS, LAX, DFW, FLL, PHL, SFO, JFK, SEA, YVR, YWG, 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.
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.

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, avianca and United Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LIR to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIR to ORD ranges from 5 hours 7 minutes to 5 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,173 miles (3,497 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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