Travelling from Chicago to Douala Airport (DLA): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Chicago. Check out your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when organising your flight from Chicago to Douala Airport (DLA).
Douala is six hours ahead of Chicago. Douala Airport is located in Douala, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Chicago to DLA won't wait if you're running 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 flying internationally.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Chicago to DLA departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Douala Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to DLA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Douala Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land as expected. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Douala Airport (DLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Douala Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near DLA instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Douala Airport (DLA)
Currently, RM2,818 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Douala Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM4,280. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to DLA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Chicago to Douala Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Douala Airport (DLA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Douala Airport (DLA). Visit Douala in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Chicago to DLA plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Douala to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Douala Airport in July when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Douala
After booking your flight from Chicago to Douala Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Douala:
Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul and ILE DE MANOKA are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Douala must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Mosquée de Douala.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde is just one of the many places in Cameroon waiting to be explored after you've seen Douala. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Cité de la Paix, Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE.
Bamenda is another standout destination in Cameroon and is around 225 kilometres north of Douala. No trip is complete without a visit to St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church.
