Chicago to Santiago de Compostela (ORD–SCQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ORD and SCQ. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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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 8 hubs
EWR Newark 10h 26m AAACAS → UA Newark (EWR) to Santiago de Compostela flights
DUB Dublin 10h 35m AAACAF → EIFR Dublin (DUB) to Santiago de Compostela flights
BCN Barcelona 11h 30m AAAYBA → FRIBLA Barcelona (BCN) to Santiago de Compostela flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 6m 3S5YAC → LH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Santiago de Compostela flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 15m ACAFEK → KLVY Amsterdam (AMS) to Santiago de Compostela flights
ZRH Zurich 12h 16m ACLXOS → LXVYWK Zurich (ZRH) to Santiago de Compostela flights
MAD Madrid 12h 26m AAAYEI → ATAVAY Madrid (MAD) to Santiago de Compostela flights
LHR London 15h 53m AAAYBA → VY London (LHR) to Santiago de Compostela flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Santiago de Compostela
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

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

Also explore ORD Routes SCQ Routes ORD Live Flights SCQ Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) Santiago de Compostela to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SCQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
EWR ~10h 26m DUB ~10h 35m BCN ~11h 30m FRA ~12h 6m AMS ~12h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
944
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → SCQ
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Return
SCQ → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Santiago de Compostela is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SCQ: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Santiago de Compostela.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Spain visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

ORD–SCQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Santiago de Compostela route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SCQ
Full nameSantiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport
IATA / ICAOSCQ / LEST
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation1,213 ft / 370 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SCQ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, Dublin and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
Santiago de Compostela is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SCQ 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, Dublin and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.