Oranjestad to Chicago (AUA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1650
UA United
7M9
2:00 PM
AST
6:46 PM
CDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA30
AA American
32Q
2:39 PM
AST
7:23 PM
CDT
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1144
AA American
738
5:10 PM
AST
9:52 PM
CDT
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1257
AA American
32Q
8:43 AM
CDT T3
2:50 PM
AST
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1674
UA United
7M9
9:25 AM
CDT T1
3:40 PM
AST
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Oranjestad to Chicago
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,303 mi 5h 42m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

AUA–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,303 miles in approximately 5h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 32Q, 738 5h42-5h44 Oneworld
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 5h46 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUA to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,812
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUA → ORD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → AUA
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Oranjestad

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric AUA→ORD CUR→ORD
Distance from AUA 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 5h 42m 6h 6m
Airports within 200 miles of AUA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Oranjestad.
AUA: AST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oranjestad, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
2,303 mi / 3,707 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 42m to 5h 46m.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

AUA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oranjestad to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance2,303 mi / 3,707 km
Flight time5h 42m to 5h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 13 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: AUA
IATA / ICAOAUA / TNCA
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 5h 42m to 5h 46m. The route covers 2,303 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from AUA to ORD. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRG, IND, PIT, SJU, GRR, ALB, MHT, HPN, CUR, AUS, BOG, IAD, AMS, IAH, MSP, YYZ, PTY, DFW, BWI, MIA, LGA, PHL, MCO, EWR, CLT, ATL, FLL, BOS, JFK and GRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Oranjestad.
Yes, return flights from ORD to AUA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CUR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUA to ORD

Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AUA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUA to ORD ranges from 5 hours 42 minutes to 5 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,303 miles (3,707 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Willemstad (CUR).