Direct Flights From Chicago Just Got Better With New American Airlines Routes to Hawai’i, Naples, and More This Year

American Airlines is reinforcing its commitment to Chicago O’Hare International Airport with a significant expansion in 2025, including larger aircraft, premium options on every flight, and nine new destinations.

This summer, American will operate up to 480 daily flights from ORD, marking a 25 percent increase in seat capacity and 22 percent more departures than last year. Among the highlights of the expansion is Chicago’s only nonstop service to Naples, giving travelers direct access to the Amalfi Coast. Additional international routes include new flights to Madrid, and Halifax, Canada.

For travelers seeking outdoor adventures, American is adding new service to Bismarck, North Dakota; Boise, Idaho; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Spokane, Washington; and Hyannis, Massachusetts, which will allow for direct access to Cape Cod. Winter travelers can also look forward to new service to Honolulu beginning in October.

• Bismarck, North Dakota (BIS): June 5
• Boise, Idaho (BOI): June 5
• Colorado Springs, Colorado (COS): June 5
• Halifax, Canada (YHZ): June 21
• Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL): October 26
• Hyannis, Massachusetts (HYA): June 21
• Madrid, Spain (MAD): March 30
• Naples, Italy (NAP): May 6
• Spokane, Washington (GEG): June 5

As part of its commitment to premium travel, every flight from ORD will feature a premium cabin starting in June, thanks to a shift to larger, dual-class aircraft. The airline is also increasing premium seating capacity by more than 40 percent compared to last summer.

Tickets for the expanded routes and premium offerings will be available for booking soon, making 2025 a promising year for American Airlines travelers departing from Chicago.