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

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AN Advanced
11:40 AM
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1:44 PM
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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 2 hubs
SMF Sacramento 13h 32m AALXQR → EM Sacramento (SMF) to Crescent City flights
OAK Oakland ~6h 36m KAI → AN Oakland (OAK) to Crescent City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Crescent City
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,855 mi 4h 4m nonstop -2h behind

ORD–CEC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Advanced Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,855 miles in approximately 4h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes CEC Routes ORD Live Flights CEC Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Crescent City (CEC) Crescent City to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–CEC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AN Advanced Air 1 – 4h04 72% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to CEC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to CEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
OAK ~6h 36m SMF ~13h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
63
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
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
CEC → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
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
Weekly flights1 out
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 operates flights from ORD to CEC: Advanced Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Advanced Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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.