Redding to Chicago (RDD–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RDD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RDD and ORD. Nearest airports to RDD with scheduled service: Sacramento International Airport (SMF, 131 mi) · Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO, 151 mi) · San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 200 mi)
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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 5 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 33m UA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 34m CMUA AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 2m CMUA 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 8h 50m EM AAACLH Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 11h 16m ASQR AAASAV Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Redding to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RDD and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDD to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
487
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
RDD → ORD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
ORD → RDD
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Redding

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric RDD→ORD SMF→ORD STS→ORD
Distance from RDD 131 mi 141 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 84
Airports within 200 miles of RDD with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Redding, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
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.

RDD–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Redding to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDD
IATA / ICAORDD / KRDD
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation505 ft / 154 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDD to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Redding.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, STS and RNO. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Santa Rosa (STS) and Reno (RNO).