St. John's to Chicago (YYT–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,751 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 10 hubs
YUL Montréal 6h 21m ACEKTP AAACAS Montréal (YUL) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 34m ACAVAZ 3SAAAC Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
YHZ Halifax 6h 47m ACPDTS AAACQR Halifax (YHZ) to Chicago flights
YOW Ottawa 8h 33m PDTS ACAVNH Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago flights
YYC Calgary 11h 21m WS AAACAV Calgary (YYC) to Chicago flights
DUB Dublin 13h 35m WS AAACAY Dublin (DUB) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 15h 15m WS AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
BOS Boston ~6h 43m AAASAV Boston (BOS) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark ~7h 38m AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte ~7h 52m AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
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St. John's to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,751 mi 3h 47m nonstop -2.5h behind

YYT–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 YYT to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
372
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
YYT → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
ORD → YYT
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. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Chicago is 2.5 hours behind St. John's.
YYT: NDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St. John's, it's 3.5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,751 mi / 2,818 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 47m 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.

YYT–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St. John's to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,751 mi / 2,818 km
Flight time3h 47m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYT
IATA / ICAOYYT / CYYT
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation461 ft / 141 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYT to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from St. John's International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 1,751 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Halifax / Stanfield.
Chicago is 2.5 hours behind St. John's.
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 YYT to ORD

St. John's International Airport (YYT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YYT to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYT to ORD is about 3 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,751 miles (2,818 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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