United States · 1,696 miles (2,730 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Ontario (ONT) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Ontario (ONT): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,696 miles (2,730 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to ONT

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to ONT with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to ONT with one stop

20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Boise (BOI)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via San Jose (SJC)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Sacramento (SMF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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ORD to ONT: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to ONT?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Ontario (ONT).

How far is Chicago from Ontario by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Ontario (ONT) are 1,696 miles (2,730 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to ONT award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ORD to ONT cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ORD to ONT with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Ontario?

The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Dallas (DFW). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Frontier Airlines through Denver.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.