How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway?

For as low as $470, American Airlines can have you in Galway from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in 18h 05m. There are 3578 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Galway.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Galway ranges from 2.3 - 4.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Galway when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Galway, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $473. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shannon) can be booked for $488 on average, our data indicates $673 when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway.

Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Galway that include hotel bookings?

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Thu 12/258:40 pmORD - SNN

1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 12/317:50 amSNN - ORD

2 stops17h 33mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$1,331

Thu 12/258:40 pmORD - SNN

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/317:50 amSNN - ORD

1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,379

Thu 12/251:30 pmORD - SNN

2 stops16h 00mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/317:50 amSNN - ORD

2 stops17h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,836

Fri 12/269:45 pmORD - SNN

1 stop31h 45mAer Lingus

Fri 1/27:50 amSNN - ORD

1 stop12h 00mAer Lingus

Deal found 12/17

$4,931

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Tue 4/78:30 pmORD - SNN

1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/187:40 amSNN - ORD

1 stop13h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$470

Tue 4/2112:59 pmORD - SNN

2 stops15h 16mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/512:30 pmSNN - ORD

2 stops14h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$493

Mon 4/2710:35 pmORD - SNN

1 stop16h 00mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/69:15 pmSNN - ORD

1 stop24h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$470

Mon 4/2712:45 pmORD - SNN

2 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/612:30 pmSNN - ORD

1 stop13h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$493

Sat 1/315:10 pmORD - SNN

1 stop12h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/77:50 amSNN - ORD

1 stop15h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$470

Wed 4/85:40 pmORD - SNN

1 stop16h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/187:40 amSNN - ORD

1 stop13h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$470

Tue 4/75:40 pmORD - SNN

1 stop16h 30mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/179:15 pmSNN - ORD

1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$470

Tue 4/75:40 pmORD - SNN

1 stop16h 30mAmerican Airlines

Thu 4/167:40 amSNN - ORD

2 stops17h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$477

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Fri 1/96:25 pmORD - SNN

1 stop15h 20mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/147:50 amSNN - ORD

1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$620

Fri 1/95:32 pmORD - SNN

2 stops16h 13mBritish Airways

Wed 1/148:05 pmSNN - ORD

2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$640

Fri 1/95:32 pmORD - SNN

2 stops16h 13mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/147:50 amSNN - ORD

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$655

Fri 1/306:45 pmORD - SNN

1 stop15h 00mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/67:50 amSNN - ORD

1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$520

Fri 1/306:30 pmORD - SNN

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/65:45 amSNN - ORD

3 stops32h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$673

Sat 1/315:10 pmORD - SNN

1 stop12h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/77:50 amSNN - ORD

1 stop15h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$470

One-way flights from O'Hare Intl to Galway
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Mon 4/63:35 pmORD - SNN

1 stop12h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$400

Thu 5/219:04 amORD - SNN

1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$425

Thu 5/216:05 pmORD - SNN

Nonstop7h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$575

Sat 6/136:05 pmORD - SNN

Nonstop7h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$720

Mon 3/162:07 pmORD - SNN

3 stops34h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,353

Thu 5/219:15 pmORD - SNN

1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/16

$1,462

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Tue 4/7

8:30 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Shannon

Sat 4/18

7:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$470

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ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

10:35 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop16h 00m

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Wed 5/6

9:15 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$470

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ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

5:10 pm-11:30 am

1 stop12h 20m

Shannon

Sat 2/7

7:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$470

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ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

5:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Shannon

Sat 4/18

7:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$470

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

5:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Shannon

Fri 4/17

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$470

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

5:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Shannon

Thu 4/16

7:40 am-7:35 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$477

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

12:59 pm-10:15 am

2 stops15h 16m

Shannon

Tue 5/5

12:30 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops14h 57m

$493

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

12:45 pm-10:15 am

2 stops15h 30m

Shannon

Wed 5/6

12:30 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$493

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

12:59 pm-10:15 am

2 stops15h 16m

$400

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

9:04 am-5:55 am

1 stop14h 51m

$425

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway?

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway (average of $522). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway in November is currently the most expensive (average of $889). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to G4W?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

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How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway?
For as low as $470, American Airlines can have you in Galway from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in 18h 05m. There are 3578 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Galway.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $473. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shannon) can be booked for $488 on average, our data indicates $673 when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway.
Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Galway that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Galway flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Galway?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Galway.
Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Galway?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Galway by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway (average of $522). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Galway in November is currently the most expensive (average of $889). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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United Airlines	Cheapest$593	Average$820	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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