Chicago to Key West (ORD–EYW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,254 mi airlines 47/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3582
AA American
E70
8:10 AM
CDT T3
12:38 PM
EDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4571
AA American
E75
9:40 AM
CDT T3
2:14 PM
EDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2070+1
UA United
737
10:35 AM
CDT T1
2:51 PM
EDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2359cs
NZ Air New Zealand
73G
10:39 AM
CDT T1
2:55 PM
EDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3608
UA United
E7W
10:43 AM
CDT T2
3:07 PM
EDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3690
UA United
E7W
10:43 AM
CDT T2
3:07 PM
EDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3996
AA American
E70
11:22 AM
CDT T3
3:49 PM
EDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3960
AA American
E70
1:53 PM
CDT T3
6:19 PM
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3582
AA American
E70
1:08 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
CDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4571
AA American
E75
2:44 PM
EDT
5:32 PM
CDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3499
UA United
E7W
3:55 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3532
UA United
E7W
4:05 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2358cs
NZ Air New Zealand
737
4:05 PM
EDT
6:44 PM
CDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3996
AA American
E70
4:19 PM
EDT
7:12 PM
CDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2304+1
UA United
73G
6:38 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
CDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3960
AA American
E70
8:06 PM
EDT
10:34 PM
CDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Key West
2 carriers, 47 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 1,254 mi 3h 16m nonstop +1h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

ORD–EYW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,254 miles in approximately 3h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–EYW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 22 E70, E75 3h26-3h34 38% Oneworld
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 18 737, E7W 3h16-3h24 38% Star Alliance NZ
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – NZ
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (22 flights/wk, 55%)
Star Alliance: UA (18 flights/wk, 45%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to EYW direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to EYW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,018
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.

Other ways to reach Key West from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Key West International Airport.
Metric ORD→EYW MDW→EYW MKE→EYW
Distance from ORD 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 47 1
Flight time 3h 16m 2h 28m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 38%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Key West International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Key West is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · EYW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Key West.
Distance & Flight Time
1,254 mi / 2,018 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 16m to 3h 34m.
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.

ORD–EYW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Key West route.
Route details
Distance1,254 mi / 2,018 km
Flight time3h 16m to 3h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights47 out / 48 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: EYW
IATA / ICAOEYW / KEYW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation3 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to EYW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Key West International Airport take approximately 3h 16m to 3h 34m. The route covers 1,254 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from ORD to EYW. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSI, SBN, OPF, MDW, RSW, LCK, PBI, SRQ, JAX, LEX, CHS, CLE, HOU, DAL, ORF, MKE, SAV, SGF, BUF, GSO, BWI, AUS, HPN, OKC, HVN, PLS, PVD, SLC, LAS, BUR, SJC, IAH, IND, BNA, TYS, ATL, MIA, AVL, RDU, FLL, CLT, CVG, TPA, MCO, PHL, EWR, DFW, PIT, DCA, IAD, LGA, BOS and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Key West is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from EYW to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, MKE and SBN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 EYW

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Key West International Airport (EYW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to EYW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to EYW ranges from 3 hours 16 minutes to 3 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,254 miles (2,018 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 95 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DSI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).