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Flights from Fortaleza to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Fortaleza to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Orlando or Miami, about 13h 46m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 11h 53m
FORCHIMIA

Fortaleza to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey11h 53mVia Orlando, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Orlando or Miami

Best ways to fly from Fortaleza to Chicago

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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FOR Orlando (MCO) CHI
Leg 1: GOL · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sat04:30 FOR10:59 MCO3h 31m connection14:30 MCO16:16 CHIGOL + United Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 46m
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FOR Miami (MIA) CHI
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~11h 53m
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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
7,084 km4,399 miles
Journey time
11h 53mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hChicago vs Fortaleza
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
FOR → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Fortaleza to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fortaleza to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Orlando and Miami. 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 Fortaleza to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,084 km.
Where do you change planes between Fortaleza and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Orlando (MCO) and Miami (MIA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Fortaleza and Chicago?
Fortaleza: Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Fortaleza and Chicago?
Chicago is 3 hours behind Fortaleza.

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