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Connecting route · United States → Spain

Flights from Chicago to Tenerife

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Tenerife. The fastest way is one stop via Madrid or Lisbon, about 11h 17m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 11h 17m
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Chicago to Tenerife at a glance

Fastest journey11h 17mVia Madrid, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Tenerife

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHI Madrid (MAD) TCI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Binter Canarias, Iberia Express
Sun22:30 CHI13:03 MAD1h 12m connection14:15 MAD15:47 TCIAmerican Airlines + Iberia Express
10 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 11h 17m
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CHI Lisbon (LIS) TCI
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~12h 16m
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3
CHI Reykjavik (KEF) TCI
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair, Neos
One airline, one ticket ~13h 26m
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4
CHI Dublin (DUB) TCI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: TUI Airways, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~14h 33m
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CHI Shannon (SNN) TCI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~14h 13m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,450 km4,005 miles
Journey time
11h 17mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hTenerife vs Chicago
Currency in Tenerife
EUR
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → TFS, TFN

Flights from Chicago to Tenerife: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Tenerife?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Lisbon and Reykjavik. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Tenerife?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,450 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Tenerife?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Lisbon (LIS), Reykjavik (KEF) and Dublin (DUB). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chicago and Tenerife?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Tenerife: Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) and Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tenerife?
Tenerife is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.

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