Flying from Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the two main airports in Chicago.
The timezone in Harare is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago. RG Mugabe International Airport is located in Harare.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to HRE. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Whether you want to visit a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Chicago to HRE.
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to HRE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near HRE:
Travel at your own speed with a RG Mugabe International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Budget and discover more of Harare and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
ر.ق. 3,189 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 5,821. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to HRE, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE). June is when most people visit Harare. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Harare is October, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Chicago to HRE flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about Harare
Start your Harare trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to RG Mugabe International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Harare when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Matusadona National Park followed by National Botanic Gardens and Thetford Game Reserve.
Explore more of Zimbabwe
You've visited Harare, now it's time to discover other corners of Zimbabwe. Travel around 209 kilometres south-east to Mutare to check off its leading sights. From MURAHWA HILL NATURE RESERVE to Holy Trinity Catholic Cathedral and Murahwa Hill's, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 225 kilometres south-west of Harare, Gweru is another favourite stop in Zimbabwe. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kumadhaka Adventure Park, Midlands Museum and Mutorashanga Quarry.
