How to get from Belfast to Chicago: connecting flights, about 13h 20m total

Flights from Belfast to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via London: 13h 20m
two tickets, via London: $610
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 3,639 mi (5,857 km)

fastest

Via London

13h 20m

with the connection

Belfast to London flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to Chicago: London Heathrow.

London to Chicago flight 9h

two ticketsfrom $610

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

13h 30m

with the connection

Belfast to Amsterdam flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Chicago flight 8h 55m

two ticketsfrom $1,046

Via Paris

France

14h

with the connection

Belfast to Paris flight 1h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Paris to Chicago flight 9h 10m

two ticketsfrom $657

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan

0° −7° 10 days

Feb

+2° −6° 7 days

Mar

+9° 0° 12 days

Apr

+14° +5° 13 days

May

+19° +10° 11 days

Jun

+27° +17° 9 days

Jul

+27° +19° 12 days

Aug

+27° +19° 10 days

Sep

+24° +16° 7 days

Oct

+18° +10° 11 days

Nov

+10° +2° 7 days

Dec

+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Belfast to cities closest to Chicago

Belfast to Glasgow Glasgow: 3,667 mi (5,902 km) from Chicago, flight 45m from $32 Belfast to Edinburgh Edinburgh: 3,703 mi (5,960 km) from Chicago, flight 55m from $19 Belfast to Liverpool Liverpool: 3,782 mi (6,086 km) from Chicago, flight 50m from $19 Belfast to Newcastle Newcastle: 3,787 mi (6,094 km) from Chicago, flight 55m from $25 Belfast to Manchester Manchester: 3,808 mi (6,128 km) from Chicago, flight 1h from $21 Belfast to Leeds Leeds: 3,823 mi (6,153 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 10m from $60

To Chicago from cities closest to Belfast

Dublin to Chicago Dublin: 87 mi (140 km) from Belfast, flight 8h 33m from $564 London to Chicago London: 322 mi (518 km) from Belfast, flight 9h from $397 Amsterdam to Chicago Amsterdam: 470 mi (757 km) from Belfast, flight 8h 55m from $471 Brussels to Chicago Brussels: 501 mi (807 km) from Belfast, flight 9h from $460 Paris to Chicago Paris: 531 mi (855 km) from Belfast, flight 9h 10m from $432 Frankfurt to Chicago Frankfurt: 687 mi (1,105 km) from Belfast, flight 9h 20m from $442

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Belfast to Chicago?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via London.

What is the fastest way to fly from Belfast to Chicago?

Via London: 1h 20m to the connection, 9h after it, about 13h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Belfast to Chicago with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via London from $610. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Belfast and Chicago?

London (13h 20m total), Amsterdam (13h 30m total) and Paris (14h total).

How far is Chicago from Belfast?

3,639 mi (5,857 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.