Travelling from Chicago to Mercedita Airport (PSE): what you need to know
Chicago is home to two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Mercedita Airport (PSE) flying out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Ponce is UTC-4, which is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Mercedita Airport is located in Ponce.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Chicago to PSE. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Whether you'd prefer to discover a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a stop you can make during your flight from Chicago to PSE.
From central Chicago, ORD is around 40 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
Looking for a handy hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Mercedita Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Take some time to stretch your legs during your flight from Chicago to Mercedita Airport with a stopover. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is one of the options between Chicago Midway International Airport and PSE.
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 21 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Chicago to PSE, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
About Mercedita Airport (PSE)
Touching down on a late flight from Chicago to Mercedita Airport? Grab your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a hotel. Two good choices close to PSE are Caribe Hotel Ponce and Aloft Ponce.
Getting from Mercedita Airport (PSE) to central Ponce
From Mercedita Airport, Ponce is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Mercedita Airport (PSE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Mercedita Airport is C$134. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$302. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as early as possible to get flight tickets from Chicago to PSE. You're more likely to snag a great deal and enjoy a wider selection of flight times and travel dates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Chicago to Mercedita Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago to Mercedita Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Mercedita Airport (PSE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chicago to Mercedita Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Ponce. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Ponce is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Chicago to PSE in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Mercedita Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 29ºC on average.
More about Ponce
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ponce right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Mercedita Airport:
Parque de Bombas and Public Ramp Marina La Guancha are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Ponce must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at El Museo Castillo Serralles.
Complete your Ponce trip with a car rental
Get behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Ponce and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Chicago to Mercedita Airport.
