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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
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

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Chicago to Liberia
3 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 2,173 mi 4h 53m nonstop -1h behind 39 1-stop hubs

ORD–LIR 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 4h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 7 738 5h06 50% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 B39M 4h53 50% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 6 738 6h16 50% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AV
B39MUA
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, ORD to LIR 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 ORD to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,074
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 → LIR
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
LIR → ORD
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
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
-1h
Liberia is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,173 mi / 3,497 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 53m to 6h 16m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

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–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,173 mi / 3,497 km
Flight time4h 53m to 6h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 4h 53m to 6h 16m. 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 ORD to LIR. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, AUS, DAL, MLB, RDU, HPN, SLC, BED, MCI, HOU, BZE, SJU, BZN, LAS, SXM, DTW, YVR, CLT, DFW, YYC, IAH, ATL, YWG, SJO, MSP, PHL, BWI, MIA, YYZ, EWR, LAX, JFK, DEN, BOS, YOW, FLL, YUL, SEA and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Liberia is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LIR to ORD 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.

Flights from ORD to LIR

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, avianca and United Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LIR ranges from 4 hours 53 minutes to 6 hours 16 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

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.