Airport News

Green, OH – Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) and American Airlines are excited to announce the launch of twice-daily, nonstop flights to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning October 6, 2025.

This new service enhances connectivity for Northeast Ohio travelers, providing convenient access to one of American’s major hubs and seamless connections to hundreds of domestic and international destinations.

“We are absolutely ecstatic to welcome American Airlines’ service to Chicago,” said Ren Camacho, President and CEO of CAK. “This service is a win for both business and leisure travelers, offering nonstop access to a leading global hub. We’re proud to strengthen our partnership with American as we expand travel options for our region.”

“American is thrilled to bring new nonstop service from Akron-Canton to our Chicago O’Hare hub,” said Jordan Pack, American’s Director of Domestic Network Planning. “Complementing existing service to Charlotte and Washington, D.C., this new service will make it easier for travelers to reach cities in the Midwest and Western United States, such as Minneapolis and Seattle, as well as our new service to Honolulu, Hawaii.”

The schedule features morning and evening departures from CAK, giving travelers greater flexibility to plan their day:

Dep/Arr                  Dep Time            Arr Time

ORD/CAK                 2:00 PM               4:37 PM

ORD/CAK                 7:05 PM               9:42 PM

CAK/ORD                 5:20 PM               6:00 PM

CAK/ORD                 6:45 AM               7:25 AM

*Schedules and aircraft type are subject to change.

Flights will be operated aboard the comfortable, dual-class CRJ700 aircraft.

In addition to Chicago, American also operates nonstop service from CAK to Charlotte (CLT) and Washington, D.C. (DCA).

Tickets will be available for purchase at aa.com or through the American Airlines mobile app beginning May 5.

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Media Contact:   

Lisa Dalpiaz

Akron-Canton Airport

330.499.4059