Flying from Chicago to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Calicut International Airport (CCJ). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Kozhikode is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Calicut International Airport is located in Kozhikode, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to CCJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Chicago to CCJ with a stopover. To explore the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and CCJ include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 40 kms (25 miles) from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Calicut International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Chicago to CCJ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kms (85 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Calicut International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Calicut International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near CCJ and turn in quicker:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Central Kozhikode is around 17 miles from Calicut International Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It'll take around 6 hours when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Currently, £327 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Calicut International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £673. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to CCJ, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap Chicago to Calicut International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Calicut International Airport (CCJ). August is the busiest month to travel to Kozhikode. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
Lock in a Chicago to CCJ plane ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kozhikode to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Calicut International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Kozhikode
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Calicut International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kozhikode:
There are loads of things to do in Kozhikode when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Juma Masjid followed by Beypore Beach and Mangrove Forests.
Explore more of India
Kozhikode is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kms (170 miles) north-east of Kozhikode, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in India, head for Coimbatore, about 113 kms (70 miles) east of Kozhikode. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial are key reasons to visit.
