Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Overview

Ontario International Airport is a relatively small airport. It handles just 4.8 million passengers each year, but it is equipped to handle twice that amount. The airport consists of a number of terminals, which are all equipped with great basic facilities. Staff are friendly and helpful and the airport is a convenient alternative to some of the larger airports in the region.

Location

The airport is just over three miles (5km) from downtown Ontario, and 39 miles (63km) east of downtown Los Angeles, in California.

Getting to the city

The best way to get into town from Ontario Airport is to take Omnitrans bus No. 61. It runs at 15-minute intervals.

Time

GMT -8 (GMT -7 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 (909) 544 5300.

Car rental

A free shuttle transports passengers to the Rental Car Center from which most major rental companies operate, including Alamo, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis

Travellers can find metered taxis on the curb outside baggage claim in both Terminals 2 and 4.

Transfer between terminals

The terminals are located adjacent to one other. A free shuttle runs between the terminals at regular intervals of around five to 20 minutes depending upon time of day.

Facilities

ATMs, baggage cart rental, pet relief areas, WiFi, retail outlets, duty-free shopping and restaurants are all available at Ontario International Airport.

Parking

Short-term parking is best at daily Lots 2 and 4, which are close to the terminals. Rates start at $6 for the first hour and $2 per hour thereafter, up to a daily rate of $21. Long-term parking is available in Lot 5 and costs $13 per day. It is connected to the terminal via a free shuttle service.

Website

www.lawa.org/welcomeONT.aspx

Airlines

Southwest Airlines operates the majority of flights to Ontario International Airport, but other airlines such as Delta Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Continental Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines and Aeromexico also offer flights to the airport.

Internet

Free WiFi is available to passengers passing through Ontario International for up to four hours a day.

Business Lounges

Meeting rooms and business facilities are available at the on-site Ontario Airport Holiday Inn.

Ontario International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.