Chicago to Crescent City (ORD–CEC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
SMF Sacramento 14h 6m AALXQR → EM Sacramento (SMF) to Crescent City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Crescent City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,855 mi 4h 4m nonstop -2h behind

ORD–CEC had nonstop service from Advanced Air, last on the schedule in June 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 1,855 miles in 4h 4m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–CEC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AN Advanced Air 0 – – 44% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AN (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 CEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
SMF ~14h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
62
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 → CEC
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Return
CEC → ORD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
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
-2h
Crescent City is 2 hours behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · CEC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Crescent City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,855 mi / 2,985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 4m gate to gate.
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–CEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Crescent City route.
Route details
Distance1,855 mi / 2,985 km
Flight time4h 4m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: CEC
Full nameJack Mc Namara Field Airport
IATA / ICAOCEC / KCEC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation61 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to CEC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jack Mc Namara Field Airport take about 4h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,855 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to CEC: Advanced Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 4m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sacramento.
Crescent City is 2 hours behind Chicago.
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 CEC

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) had nonstop service from Advanced Air, last on the schedule in June 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 CEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to CEC is about 4 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,855 miles (2,985 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sacramento. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.