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

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2,173 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1h 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
2:27 PM
CST
9:14 PM
CDT
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1120+1
UA United
B39M
7:48 AM
CDT T2
11:53 AM
CST
5h 5m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2132cs
AV avianca
7M9
7:48 AM
CDT T1
11:53 AM
CST
5h 5m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA311
AA American
738
9:20 AM
CDT T3
1:19 PM
CST
4h 59m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
IAH Houston 7h 24m UA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 24m DL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 51m B6 AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 57m AAQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 8m AA AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 18m ACPDWS 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 8h 25m AA 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 37m WN AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 9h 2m UAWN AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 9h 7m B6 AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Liberia to Chicago
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,173 mi 5h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

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 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 5h47 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
29
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,770
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
ORD → LIR
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
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 2 2
Weekly flights 4 1
Flight time 5h 27m 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 27m gate to gate.
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 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 2,173 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LIR to ORD: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
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 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 is about 5 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José (Alajuela) (SJO).