Chicago to Cali (ORD–CLO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
2,750 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 13m AAACAD → NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cali flights
BOG Bogota 8h 15m AV → ACARAV Bogota (BOG) to Cali flights
MIA Miami 8h 19m 5YAAAC → AAAVQT Miami (MIA) to Cali flights
PTY Tocumen 8h 30m BRCM → CM Tocumen (PTY) to Cali flights
PUJ Punta Cana 9h 55m AADMUA → JA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Cali flights
JFK New York 11h 26m AAASAT → AV New York (JFK) to Cali flights
MEX Mexico City 11h 33m AAAMEK → AM Mexico City (MEX) to Cali flights
MAD Madrid 21h 33m AAAYBA → 2WAVEK Madrid (MAD) to Cali flights
MDE Medellín ~8h 27m UA → AVJALA Medellín (MDE) to Cali flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) ~8h 54m AV → San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Cali flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Cali
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,750 mi 6h 44m nonstop

ORD–CLO had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in March 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 2,750 miles in 6h 44m.

Also explore ORD Routes CLO Routes ORD Live Flights CLO Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Cali (CLO) Cali to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–CLO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 0 – – 61% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (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 CLO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
FLL ~8h 13m BOG ~8h 15m MIA ~8h 19m MDE ~8h 27m PTY ~8h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
577
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 → CLO
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Return
CLO → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
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
0h
Cali is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
ORD: CDT · CLO: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Cali.
Distance & Flight Time
2,750 mi / 4,425 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 44m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may stamp a shorter period, so check the date written on the entry stamp. Extensions up to an additional 90 days can be requested at a Migracion Colombia 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–CLO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Cali route.
Route details
Distance2,750 mi / 4,425 km
Flight time6h 44m
Time difference0 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: CLO
Full nameAlfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLO / SKCL
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Elevation3,162 ft / 964 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to CLO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport take about 6h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 2,750 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to CLO: avianca. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, El Dorado and Miami.
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 CLO

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in March 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 CLO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to CLO is about 6 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,750 miles (4,425 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, El Dorado and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.