Cheap Flights from JFK to ONT: When to Fly from New York to Ontario

 

The cheapest times to fly from JFK to ONT are

• January 1st to March 4th
• April 16th to May 6th
• August 27th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from JFK to ONT is early December. Prices can be as high as $1443 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $244 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Ontario

Flying from New York, NY (JFK) to Ontario, CA (ONT) will usually cost between $264 to $606 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $265. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $874. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $609 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $367 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JFK to ONT flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the JFK to ONT route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the JFK to ONT flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.09, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $112 (24%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $354. Return trip prices are from the ONT to JFK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from JFK to ONT can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 21 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from JFK to ONT while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from JFK to ONT? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Ontario International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2424 miles or 3901 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from JFK to ONT?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop JFK to ONT flight is about 5 hour 21 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and Ontario, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 65 available flights from JFK to ONT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from JFK to ONT tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 39% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 16% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ONT heading for JFK about 25 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Ontario, CA is about 14 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• JetBlue: 25 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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