Chicago/Rockford to Ontario (RFD–ONT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RFD Airport Page →
1,639 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 7h 33m G4 → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Ontario flights
BNA Nashville 8h 44m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Ontario flights
ORD Chicago 9h 26m 5YAAUA → UA Chicago (ORD) to Ontario flights
DEN Denver ~6h 58m → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Ontario flights
IAH Houston ~7h 16m UA → 8CF9UA Houston (IAH) to Ontario flights
SFO San Francisco ~8h 15m UA → ACCMEJA San Francisco (SFO) to Ontario flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago/Rockford to Ontario
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,639 mi 3h 49m nonstop -2h behind

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

Also explore RFD Routes ONT Routes RFD Live Flights ONT Live Flights ONT Delays
All flights from Ontario (ONT) Ontario to Chicago/Rockford flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to ONT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DEN ~6h 58m IAH ~7h 16m LAS ~7h 33m SFO ~8h 15m BNA ~8h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
107
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
RFD → ONT
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
ONT → RFD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ONT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ontario from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Ontario International Airport.
Metric RFD→ONT ORD→ONT MDW→ONT
Distance from RFD – 63 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 7 8
Flight time 3h 49m 4h 33m 4h 5m
Chicago (ORD) to Ontario flights · Chicago (MDW) to Ontario flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Ontario flights
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Ontario International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ontario is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · ONT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 4:00 PM in Ontario.
Distance & Flight Time
1,639 mi / 2,637 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

RFD–ONT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Ontario route.
Route details
Distance1,639 mi / 2,637 km
Flight time3h 49m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: ONT
Full nameOntario International Airport
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to ONT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Ontario International Airport take about 3h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,639 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare.
Ontario is 2 hours behind Chicago/Rockford.
Yes, return flights from ONT to RFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. 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 RFD to ONT

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RFD to ONT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to ONT is about 3 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,639 miles (2,637 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Nashville and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).