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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19
Chicago ORDCali CLO
£214
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Sun, Jul 19
Chicago ORDCali CLO
£223
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Chicago ORDCali CLO
£228
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Chicago ORDCali CLO
£229
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Chicago ORDCali CLO
£243
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
Chicago RFDCali CLO
£275
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
Chicago ORDCali CLO
£414
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Mon, Jul 20 – Sat, Jul 25
Chicago ORDCali CLO
£419
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
Chicago ORDCali CLO
£421
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Mon, Jul 20 – Sat, Jul 25
Chicago ORDCali CLO
£421
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
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£424
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
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How much do flights to Cali cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£214

Cheapest round-trip

£414

Average round-trip

£484

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Copa Airlines

Getting from Cali's airport to the city center

The fastest options are taxi and ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose public buses

Cali is served by Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO), located approximately 16 km northeast of the city center in Palmira. This airport handles both domestic and international flights, connecting Cali to major destinations across Colombia and beyond. For airport transfers to city center destinations, travelers can choose from taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

$45,000 – $60,000; COP 45,000–60,000 (USD 11–15); fixed rate to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and reliability

25-40 min

$35,000 – $55,000; COP 35,000–55,000 (USD 9–14); varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

40-60 min

$3,000 – $5,000; COP 3,000–5,000 (USD 0.75–1.25)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

$80,000 – $150,000; COP 80,000–150,000 (USD 20–38); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and comfort

25-40 min

$100,000 – $250,000; COP 100,000–250,000 (USD 25–63) per day

airport desks open daily (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in COP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate with fixed rates displayed at the taxi stand.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in a legal gray area in Colombia; pickups may require meeting drivers at designated areas.
  • Traffic between Palmira and Cali can be heavy during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cali

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Cali

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
VolarisVOIY4No
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cali

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January23°C16°C
February24°C17°C
March24°C17°C
April24°C17°C
May23°C17°C
June23°C16°C
July24°C17°C
August24°C16°C
September24°C17°C
October23°C17°C
November23°C16°C
December23°C16°C
Hottest Month
24°C
September
Coldest month
16°C
January
Sunny days
182
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
83%
31°C16°C
18 Jul
58%
31°C15°C
Sunday
12 Jul
87%
27°C16°C
19 Jul
77%
30°C15°C
Monday
13 Jul
75%
31°C15°C
20 Jul
84%
30°C18°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
38%
31°C15°C
21 Jul
83%
30°C17°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
57%
32°C15°C
22 Jul
83%
29°C16°C
Thursday
16 Jul
72%
31°C17°C
23 Jul
72%
30°C16°C
Friday
17 Jul
17%
32°C16°C
24 Jul
77%
30°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Cali. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Avianca, Volaris, LATAM Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Chicago and Cali have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cali?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cali and Bogotá, Medellín, London, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Panama, Pasto, Bristol, Miami, Houston, San Andrés, Aruba, Santiago de Chile, Austin, Cúcuta, Los Angeles.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, Muskegon County.
What airports are near Cali?
The main airport in Cali is Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International. It is also served by Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International, Matecaña International, El Edén International, La Nubia, Guillermo León Valencia.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and Cali?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Cali with Copa Airlines, Avianca, Volaris, LATAM Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Cali?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Cali, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Chicago and Cali?
Traveling between Chicago and Cali, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Chicago?
There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, Muskegon County
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