Chicago to Zaragoza (ORD–ZAZ) — 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 3 hubs
FCO Rome 15h 40m AAACAY W4 Rome (FCO) to Zaragoza flights
DOH Doha 23h 34m B6MHQR QR Doha (DOH) to Zaragoza flights
DWC Dubai(Jebel Ali) ~22h 35m EK EK Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Zaragoza flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Zaragoza
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,259 mi 6h 40m nonstop +7h ahead

ORD–ZAZ had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,259 miles in 6h 40m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–ZAZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 1 48% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ZAZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
226
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 → ZAZ
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
ZAZ → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
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
+7h
Zaragoza is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ZAZ: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Zaragoza.
Distance & Flight Time
4,259 mi / 6,854 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 40m gate to gate.
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.

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–ZAZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Zaragoza route.
Route details
Distance4,259 mi / 6,854 km
Flight time6h 40m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ZAZ
IATA / ICAOZAZ / LEZG
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Elevation863 ft / 263 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ZAZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zaragoza Airport take about 6h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 4,259 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to ZAZ: Ethiopian Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Hamad.
Zaragoza is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ZAZ 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 ZAZ

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to ZAZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ZAZ is about 6 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,259 miles (6,854 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.