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

YHZ Airport Page →
1,236 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 31m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3414
AA American
E75
2:02 PM
ADT
3:58 PM
CDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2416
QR Qatar
E75
2:02 PM
ADT
3:58 PM
CDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4077
AA American
E75
2:32 PM
ADT
4:14 PM
CDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3583cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
4:50 PM
ADT
6:43 PM
CDT
3h 53m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6004+1
UA United
E75L
4:50 PM
ADT
6:43 PM
CDT
3h 53m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3414
AA American
E75
8:00 AM
CDT T3
1:22 PM
ADT
3h 22m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4077
AA American
E75
8:25 AM
CDT T3
1:52 PM
ADT
3h 27m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5574+1
UA United
E7W
10:30 AM
CDT T2
3:52 PM
ADT
3h 22m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3463cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
10:32 AM
CDT T2
3:58 PM
ADT
3h 26m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5763+1
UA United
E7W
10:35 AM
CDT T2
3:47 PM
ADT
3h 12m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 5h 13m WS AAACAF Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
YUL Montréal 5h 14m ACAVEK AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 5h 15m ACAFAV AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston 5h 38m AAACDL AAASAV Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
LGA New York 5h 46m AADLWS AAASDL New York (LGA) to Chicago flights
DCA Washington 5h 46m AA AAASAY Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
YOW Ottawa 5h 51m ACPDTS ACAVNH Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 6h 1m ACUA AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 5m AAQR AAACAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles 6h 14m UA ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Halifax to Chicago
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,236 mi 3h 53m nonstop -2h behind

YHZ–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,236 miles in approximately 3h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 7 E75L 3h53 90% Star Alliance AC
AA American Airlines 2 E75 3h42-3h56 90% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 1 E75 3h56 90% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Oneworld: AA + QR (3 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YHZ to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,780
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
YHZ → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
91%
Return
ORD → YHZ
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays → ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 4:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,236 mi / 1,989 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 53m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

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.

YHZ–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,236 mi / 1,989 km
Flight time3h 53m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 1,236 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from YHZ to ORD: United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson.
Chicago is 2 hours behind Halifax.
Yes, return flights from ORD to YHZ 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 YHZ to ORD

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YHZ to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to ORD is about 3 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,236 miles (1,989 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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