Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know
Sharm El Sheikh is seven hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to SSH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and SSH include:
Queen Alia International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight is ₹ 55,533. A return plane ticket is currently ₹ 90,454. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORD to SSH, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ORD to SSH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
If you're landing on a late O'Hare International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SSH:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sharm El Sheikh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt to explore Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Booking your ride from Sharm El Sheikh Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Sharm El Sheikh. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Sharm El Sheikh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to SSH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sharm El Sheikh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Giza is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without seeing Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.
