Cheap flights from Chicago to Funchal from £227

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3 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£227
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£263
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3 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£276
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£294
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£304
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£408
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£678
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£686
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£699
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£737
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£744
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Chicago ORDFunchal FNC
£802
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How much do flights to Funchal cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£227

Cheapest round-trip

£678

Average round-trip

£829

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Funchal airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: Aerobus shuttle or public bus.

Funchal is served by Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), located 16 km east of the city center on the island of Madeira. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including the dedicated Aerobus shuttle, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen transport method. The scenic coastal route into Funchal passes through tunnels carved into the volcanic landscape.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

€5 – €8; single or return ticket

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to hotels

35-50 min

€2 – €4; Giro card or cash fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-35 min

€25 – €40; metered; night/weekend surcharge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

€18 – €35; varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-30 min

€30 – €60; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or guaranteed pickup

20-30 min

€25 – €60; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the island

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR (€); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Aerobus shuttle stops at major hotel zones in Funchal; check if your accommodation is on the route.
  • Taxis use meters; confirm the fare before departure or request an estimate.
  • Road traffic can affect journey times, especially during cruise ship arrivals.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Funchal

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Cristiano Ronaldo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Funchal

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Funchal

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C12°C
February14°C11°C
March14°C11°C
April15°C12°C
May17°C14°C
June19°C15°C
July22°C18°C
August23°C18°C
September21°C18°C
October20°C17°C
November17°C14°C
December15°C13°C
Hottest Month
23°C
August
Coldest month
11°C
February
Sunny days
330
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
13 Jul
51%
21°C19°C
20 Jul
11%
22°C19°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
13%
22°C19°C
21 Jul
22°C18°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
23°C20°C
22 Jul
23°C18°C
Thursday
16 Jul
11%
23°C20°C
23 Jul
24°C19°C
Friday
17 Jul
20%
23°C20°C
24 Jul
24°C19°C
Saturday
18 Jul
22°C19°C
25 Jul
24°C20°C
Sunday
19 Jul
11%
23°C19°C
26 Jul
26°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Funchal. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines. Chicago and Funchal 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 Funchal?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Funchal and London, Manchester, Lisbon, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Warsaw, Prague, Aberdeen, Vienna, Katowice, Budapest, Porto, Riga, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Saint Helier, Madrid, Amsterdam, Barcelona.
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, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
What airports are near Funchal?
The main airport in Funchal is Cristiano Ronaldo International. It is also served by Cristiano Ronaldo International, Porto Santo.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and Funchal?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Funchal with Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, Air Canada, Porter Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Funchal?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Funchal, 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 Funchal?
Traveling between Chicago and Funchal, 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, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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