Flying from Chicago to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know
The timezone in Porto Alegre is UTC-3, which is three hours ahead of Chicago. Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to POA, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Whether you're hoping to visit a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Chicago to POA.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
70% of flights that leave from Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to POA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
76% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Consider booking a hotel close to POA if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Central Porto Alegre is around 10 kilometres from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Currently, $681 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,158. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to POA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Porto Alegre. August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Chicago to POA plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Porto Alegre to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
July has temperatures of between 8ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Porto Alegre
After booking your flight from Chicago to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Porto Alegre:
Your Porto Alegre visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Botanical Gardens, Cultural-Historical Centre Santa Casa and Pinacoteca.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Porto Alegre, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel around 225 kilometres southwest to Pelotas to check off its top attractions. From Charqueada Coqueiros to Catedral Metropolitana de Sao Francisco de Paula and Casarao 8 - Museu do Doce, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Santa Maria, roughly 257 kilometres west of Porto Alegre. Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Santa Maria Art Museum and Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceicao are among the biggest draws.