Travelling from Chicago to Belize City: what you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Belize City departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Disembark at Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport (BZE), the chief entry point to Belize City.
Jump on a direct Chicago to Belize City flight and you'll be flying for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Chicago and Belize City are both in the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Chicago to Belize City flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Belize City
Book four months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Chicago to Belize City flights.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Chicago to Belize City is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Belize City departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Start your trip at ORD and touch down at Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport (BZE).
Look out for deals with United Airlines. This airline offers direct Chicago to Belize City plane tickets from ORD.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for Chicago to Belize City flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Belize City, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Chicago to Belize City flight, browse these options when heading out from Chicago Midway Airport:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Cancun Airport (CUN)
MDW is about 14 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Chicago to Belize City? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Chicago Midway Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Arriving in Belize City
Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport (BZE)
Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport (BZE) to central Belize City takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Belize City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near BZE:
Pick up a Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport rental car and discover Belize City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA)
After your flight from Chicago to Belize City has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Belize City is roughly 3 kilometres from Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA).
The journey will take approximately 10 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near TZA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Chicago to Belize City:
Best time to go to Belize City
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Chicago to Belize City. April is the busiest month to travel to Belize City. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in March.
Book a Chicago to Belize City ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Belize City to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Chicago to Belize City in January when temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Belize City
Start your Belize City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Belize City, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Museum of Belize, St John Anglican Cathedral and Baron Bliss Lighthouse are must-do's during your Belize City adventure.
Explore more of Belize
San Ignacio is just one of the many places in Belize waiting to be explored once you've seen Belize City. Around 105 kilometres to the west, top sights here include Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve, Cahal Pech Mayan Ruin and Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve Museum and Ticket Booth.
Next stop? Journey to Orange Walk. It's about 72 kilometres northwest of Belize City and is known for highlights including Banquitas House Of Culture (NICH) and Black water park.
