Flying from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) jetting off from either of these bases.
2 hours 29 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport.
The timezone in Jacksonville is UTC-4, which is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Jacksonville International Airport is located in Jacksonville.
With 46 direct weekly flights between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the busiest route. United operates the earliest flight at 07:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from ORD to JAX is with Southwest Airlines at 21:30.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to JAX, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during peak months like August, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
When jetting out of ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport with American Airlines.
The distance from central Chicago to ORD is roughly 40 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
In search of a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Planning to leave from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? You can reserve a direct flight from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) departing from this hub.
You can board a direct flight from Chicago to JAX with United. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of MDW.
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to JAX:
About Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Reserve a hotel near JAX if you're taking a late flight from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to central Jacksonville
Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Jacksonville. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 17 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport is ₹ 5,716. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 11,432. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
9 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score flight tickets from Chicago to JAX.
To score the best price on your tickets from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport, book your trip for June (it's when flights are cheapest). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Jacksonville. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Jacksonville is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Chicago to JAX in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Jacksonville
Start your Jacksonville trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Jacksonville must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Friendship Fountain.
Complete your Jacksonville trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Chicago to Jacksonville International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Jacksonville. Check out the deals and easily compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
