Chicago to Halifax (ORD–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
1,236 mi airlines charter/private 22/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 42m ago
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AA3414
AA American
E75
8:00 AM
CDT T3
1:23 PM
ADT
3h 23m
33%
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✓
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UA5763+1
UA United
E75L
10:30 AM
CDT T2
3:58 PM
ADT
3h 28m
20%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA5574
UA United
E7W
10:30 AM
CDT T2
3:58 PM
ADT
3h 28m
20%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AC3463cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
10:30 AM
CDT T1
3:58 PM
ADT
3h 28m
21%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA3414
AA American
E75
2:04 PM
ADT
3:44 PM
CDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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QR2416
QR Qatar
E75
2:04 PM
ADT
3:44 PM
CDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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AC3583cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
4:50 PM
ADT
6:43 PM
CDT
3h 53m
62%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA6004+1
UA United
E75L
6:19 PM
ADT
8:24 PM
CDT
4h 5m
45%
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No flights match your filters.

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
YYZ Toronto 4h 45m AAACAS → ACASPAV Toronto (YYZ) to Halifax flights
YUL Montréal 4h 55m AAACAS → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Halifax flights
DTW Detroit 5h 9m AAACAF → WS Detroit (DTW) to Halifax flights
BOS Boston 5h 11m AAAFAS → AAACDL Boston (BOS) to Halifax flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 15m AAACAS → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Halifax flights
LGA New York 5h 19m AAASDL → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Halifax flights
YOW Ottawa 5h 23m ACASPAV → ACPDTS Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax flights
EWR Newark 5h 24m AAACAS → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Halifax flights
DCA Washington 5h 31m AAASAY → AA Washington (DCA) to Halifax flights
YQB Quebec 5h 56m AAACUA → AC Quebec (YQB) to Halifax flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Halifax
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,236 mi 3h 28m nonstop +2h ahead

ORD–YHZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,236 miles in approximately 3h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 14 E75L, E7W 3h28 21% Star Alliance AC
AA American Airlines 1 E75 3h23 21% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 7%)
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 YHZ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
YYZ ~4h 45m YUL ~4h 55m DTW ~5h 9m BOS ~5h 11m PHL ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,871
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 → YHZ
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Arriving
100%
Return
YHZ → ORD
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → YHZ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Halifax is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 8:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
1,236 mi / 1,989 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 28m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

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–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance1,236 mi / 1,989 km
Flight time3h 28m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take about 3h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,236 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to YHZ: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Halifax is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YHZ 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 YHZ

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to YHZ is about 3 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,236 miles (1,989 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.