Is a 2h 30m Layover Enough at ONT?
Ontario International — Ontario
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Tight — 6% miss rate
Maybe — a 2 hours and 30 minutes layover at ONT is tight but doable.
6%
Miss Rate
81%
On-Time Rate
64m
Avg Delay
Why 150 Minutes Is Tight at ONT
Your 150-minute connection at ONT is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 90 minutes late, it could get stressful.
·Airport reliability: ONT has a 81% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 150-minute layover is well above the 60-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at ONT, the average delay is 64 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at ONT
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 150-minute layover gives you 90 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 126+ minute layovers at ONT
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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