Everett to Chicago (PAE–ORD) — 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 9 hubs
PDX Portland 6h 3m AS AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 13m ASEJAWN AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 26m AS AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 30m ASEJAFJ AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 55m ASQR AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 8h 11m AS AAACAS San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 8h 42m WN AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SNA Santa Ana 10h 35m AS AAACAS Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights
SJC San Jose ~8h 2m AS UA San Jose (SJC) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Everett to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,715 mi 4h 11m nonstop +2h ahead

PAE–ORD had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, 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 1,715 miles in 4h 11m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PAE–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 Oneworld
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PAE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
586
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PAE → ORD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → PAE
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Everett

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric PAE→ORD BFI→ORD SEA→ORD
Distance from PAE 26 mi 32 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 23
Weekly flights 1 436
Flight time 4h 11m 4h 6m 3h 58m
Airports within 200 miles of PAE with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Everett.
PAE: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Everett, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,715 mi / 2,760 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 11m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

PAE–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Everett to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,715 mi / 2,760 km
Flight time4h 11m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PAE
IATA / ICAOPAE / KPAE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PAE to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 4h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 1,715 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from PAE to ORD: American Airlines and United Airlines. 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 11m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Everett.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PAE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI, SEA and YVR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PAE to ORD

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, 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.

PAE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PAE to ORD is about 4 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,715 miles (2,760 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Seattle (SEA) and Vancouver (YVR).