Chicago to Funchal (ORD–FNC) — 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 10h 29m AAACAS ACUA Newark (EWR) to Funchal flights
LIS Lisbon 11h 40m B6TP ACADB6 Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 48m ACAFEK HVKLOR Amsterdam (AMS) to Funchal flights
EDI Edinburgh 14h 16m ACUA FRLS Edinburgh (EDI) to Funchal flights
MAD Madrid 14h 18m AAAYBA IBVY Madrid (MAD) to Funchal flights
BRU Zaventem 14h 22m ACOSQR SNTB Zaventem (BRU) to Funchal flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 15h 9m 3S5YAC 4YDELH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Funchal flights
DUB Dublin 16h 5m AAACAF FR Dublin (DUB) to Funchal flights
MUC Munich 16h 30m ACLHUA 4YDELH Munich (MUC) to Funchal flights
WAW Warsaw 16h 58m B6LO 3ZW6 Warsaw (WAW) to Funchal flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Funchal
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FNC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,541
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
ORD → FNC
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
FNC → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
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
Funchal is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · FNC: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Funchal.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Portugal is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Porto Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO), or Faro (FAO), immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.

The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Spain, France, or any other Schengen state count toward the same 90-day limit. Portugal's train network connects Lisbon to Porto in 2 hours 40 minutes on the Alfa Pendular for EUR 25 to EUR 35 ($27 to $38). Lisbon to Faro (Algarve) takes 2 hours 50 minutes. The Madeira and Azores archipelagos are autonomous regions of Portugal: both are in the Schengen area, so no separate visa is needed. TAP Air Portugal connects Lisbon to Funchal (Madeira, 1 hour 35 minutes) and Ponta Delgada (Azores, 2 hours 15 minutes).

Direct flights from New York JFK and Newark to Lisbon run about 7 hours on TAP, United, and Portuguese carriers. Boston to LIS runs about 6 hours 30 minutes. Direct service also operates from Miami, Washington Dulles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. TAP offers free Lisbon stopovers on transatlantic flights. Portugal uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. Card payments and contactless tap work at most businesses. Lisbon's metro has 4 lines with single tickets at EUR 1.65 ($1.78). The Viva Viagem card works on metro, buses, trams, and ferries. Tram 28 climbs through Alfama for the standard EUR 3.80 cash fare or EUR 1.65 with the Viva Viagem card. A restaurant meal with wine runs EUR 12 to EUR 25 ($13 to $27). Pasteis de nata (custard tarts) cost EUR 1.20 to EUR 1.50 at most pastelarias.

Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–FNC Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to FNC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Amsterdam.
Funchal is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
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.