Airport

ONT Ontario International Airport

Ontario International Airport (ONT) serves Ontario. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAONT
ICAOKONT
Non-stop14
Airlines9
TimezoneAmerica/Los Angeles
Elevation288 m

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The airport in numbers

Ontario International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ontario International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 6.4M passengers in 2023, against a peak of 7.2M in 2005.

Passengers / year
6.4M
as of 2023
Peak traffic
7.2M
in 2005
Elevation
288 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Ontario International Airport Authority
Passengers per year, 1992–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ontario International Airport to Ontario

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From ONT to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Los Angeles59 km83 min$113–$179
San Diego154 km162 min$291–$461
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Which way suits you from Ontario International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Ontario ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ontario International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ontario International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Ontario shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ontario International Airport to the centre of Ontario?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Ontario International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Ontario International Airport to Ontario?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Ontario International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ontario International Airport?
About 14 destinations, including Guadalajara, Denver, Phoenix, Dallas-Fort Worth. 9 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ontario International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ontario International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ontario International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026