Scottsdale to Chicago (SCF–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SCF Airport Page →
1,426 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 3 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 23m EJAXEXSR AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
SNA Santa Ana 7h 9m XEXSR AAACAS Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 48m XE AAAYAZ Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Scottsdale to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,426 mi 3h 7m nonstop +2h ahead

SCF–ORD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SCF to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
254
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
SCF → ORD
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
Return
ORD → SCF
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Scottsdale

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SCF→ORD PHX→ORD TUS→ORD
Distance from SCF 14 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 20 10
Weekly flights ~1 427 58
Flight time 3h 7m 3h 12m 3h 14m
Airports within 200 miles of SCF with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Scottsdale.
SCF: MST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Scottsdale, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,426 mi / 2,295 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 7m 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.

SCF–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Scottsdale to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,426 mi / 2,295 km
Flight time3h 7m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SCF
IATA / ICAOSCF / KSDL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation1,510 ft / 460 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCF to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Scottsdale Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 1,426 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, John Wayne Orange County and Salt Lake City.
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 Scottsdale.
Yes, return flights from ORD to SCF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX and TUS. 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 SCF to ORD

Scottsdale Airport (SCF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SCF to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCF to ORD is about 3 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,426 miles (2,295 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, John Wayne Orange County and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX) and Tucson (TUS).