Travelling from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ): what you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ) departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Pres Ibanez Airport is located in Punta Arenas. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
Your flight from Chicago to PUQ won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
August is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 46 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Chicago to PUQ? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
Touching down on a late flight from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport? Grab your luggage and head straight to the convenience of a hotel. Two good options near PUQ are Hospedaje Isla Magdalena and Cabaña Nothofagus PUQ.
Getting from Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ) to central Punta Arenas
Pres Ibanez Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Punta Arenas. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 23 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport is C$796. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,133. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Chicago to PUQ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport across each month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can easily find a flight within your budget.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when prices fall. The right timing can be the key to finding flight tickets from Chicago to PUQ.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Punta Arenas in May when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Punta Arenas. The warmest month is February. Book your flights from Chicago to PUQ during then and you can expect temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 6ºC on average.
More about Punta Arenas
Start your Punta Arenas trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Pres Ibanez Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Palacio Sara Braun, Museo Regional De Magallanes and Mirador Cerro De La Cruz are major attractions which should feature on any good Punta Arenas itinerary.
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