Victoria to Chicago (YYJ–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YYJ Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YYJ and ORD. Nearest airports to YYJ with scheduled service: Vancouver International Airport (YVR, 39 mi) · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA, 98 mi) · Friday Harbor Airport (FRD, 20 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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 8 hubs
YVR Vancouver 5h 41m 4N8PAC → AAACAY Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 6h 4m ASAYBA → AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
YYC Calgary 6h 47m DEEJAF8 → AAAVAY Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 24m ACAVBA → AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
YEG Edmonton 8h 12m F8WS → UA Edmonton (YEG) to Chicago flights
YUL Montréal 9h 35m ACTP → AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
YOW Ottawa 17h 50m PDTS → ACAVNH Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago flights
YWG Winnipeg 21h 59m WS → ACAVCM Winnipeg (YWG) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Victoria to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

Also explore YYJ Routes ORD Routes YYJ Live Flights ORD Live Flights YYJ Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Victoria flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYJ to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
YVR ~5h 41m SEA ~6h 4m YYC ~6h 47m YYZ ~7h 24m YEG ~8h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
431
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
YYJ → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
83%
Return
ORD → YYJ
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYJ delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Victoria

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric YYJ→ORD YVR→ORD PAE→ORD
Distance from YYJ – 39 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 2
Weekly flights – 56 –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights · Everett (PAE) to Chicago flights · Seattle (BFI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of YYJ with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YYJ–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Victoria to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYJ
Full nameVictoria International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYJ / CYYJ
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation63 ft / 19 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYJ to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Seattle–Tacoma and Calgary.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Victoria.
Nearby alternatives include YVR, PAE and BFI. 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 Vancouver, Seattle–Tacoma and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR), Everett (PAE) and Seattle (BFI).