Travelling from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Chicago. Check out your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when reserving your flight from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB).
Curitiba is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. Afonso Pena International Airport is located in Curitiba, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to CWB.
If you're going away during a popular month like August, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like summer and spring break.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
From central Chicago, ORD is around 25 miles away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 12 miles away, and getting there by car takes approximately 21 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to CWB:
About Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CWB:
Getting from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to central Curitiba
Afonso Pena International Airport to central Curitiba takes around 27 minutes in a car. It's approximately 10 miles away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 53 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
£213 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport. Return flights start from £466. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Chicago to CWB if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Curitiba. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Curitiba. The warmest month is February. Book your flights from Chicago to CWB during then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport in July when temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC.
More about Curitiba
Start your Curitiba trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Afonso Pena International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Curitiba itinerary.
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