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

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2,303 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 51m AAACAF → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Oranjestad flights
MIA Miami 7h 3m AAACAS → AAW8 Miami (MIA) to Oranjestad flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 13m AAACAS → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Oranjestad flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 16m AAACAD → B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Oranjestad flights
MCO Orlando 7h 28m AAACAD → WN Orlando (MCO) to Oranjestad flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 34m AAASCX → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Oranjestad flights
EWR Newark 7h 53m AAACAS → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Oranjestad flights
JFK New York 7h 56m AAASAT → B6DLQR New York (JFK) to Oranjestad flights
IAH Houston 8h 9m AAASAV → UA Houston (IAH) to Oranjestad flights
BOS Boston 8h 19m AAAFAS → B6 Boston (BOS) to Oranjestad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Oranjestad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,303 mi 5h 13m nonstop +1h ahead

ORD–AUA had nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,303 miles in 5h 13m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes AUA Routes ORD Live Flights AUA Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Oranjestad (AUA) Oranjestad to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–AUA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 – – 95% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 95% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to AUA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~6h 51m MIA ~7h 3m CLT ~7h 13m FLL ~7h 16m MCO ~7h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,660
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → AUA
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Return
AUA → ORD
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Oranjestad.
Distance & Flight Time
2,303 mi / 3,707 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 13m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Aruba visa-free for stays up to 30 days. No visa is needed, but all travelers must complete the online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card before arrival at edcardaruba.aw. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket is required. The initial 30-day stay can be extended up to 180 days at the local immigration office.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–AUA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Oranjestad route.
Route details
Distance2,303 mi / 3,707 km
Flight time5h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: AUA
Full nameQueen Beatrix International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUA / TNCA
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to AUA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Queen Beatrix International Airport take about 5h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 2,303 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from ORD to AUA: United Airlines and American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 13m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AUA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Oranjestad is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from AUA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to AUA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) had nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to AUA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to AUA is about 5 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,303 miles (3,707 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.