Press Room

Posted on: Thu, 07/24/2025 - 05:00

(Ontario, California – July 24, 2025) – Ontario International Airport (ONT) recorded its highest June passenger total ever with more than 659,000 travelers while also setting a new single-month record for international passengers, officials announced.

Last month’s total eclipsed the previous June high set in 2007 when 653,000 airline passengers flew in and out of ONT. Meanwhile, the record number of international travelers surpassed the earlier high of 45,012 set in January 2024.

The surge in international passengers was due in part to the start of service by Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines which operates four roundtrip flights a week between ONT and Taipei, Taiwan (TPE).

The Southern California gateway reported 659,787 passengers in June, the 52^nd consecutive month of year-over-year increases. The June total was 1.1% more than the same month in 2024, including 612,283 domestic passengers and 47,504 international fliers. Domestic volume declined by 0.5% and international travelers increased by 27%.

Ontario officials also reported more than 3.3 million passengers during the first half of the year, 0.9% more than the same period last year. Domestic passenger volume rose by 0.8% to 3.1 million and the number of international travelers increased by 2% to nearly 233,000.

““To see Ontario International set another record in June and maintain such strong momentum into the second half of the year speaks volumes about what we’ve built here,” said Atif Elkadi, CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA). “It’s a reflection of the extraordinary efforts of our entire airport community — from our staff and airline partners to our concessionaires and security teams — and the clear vision and leadership of our Board of Commissioners. Together, we’re continuing to deliver a first-rate experience for travelers while reinforcing ONT’s role as one of Southern California’s premier aviation gateways.”

The air carriers with the greatest passenger shares in June were:

1. Southwest Airlines (35.7%)

2. American Airlines (15.5%)

3. Frontier Airlines (10.5%)

4. United Airlines (10.3%)

5. Delta Air Lines (10.0%)

Air cargo tonnage rose in June by 11.9%, driven mainly by high volumes of U.S. mail carried by United Parcel Service.

From January through June, air cargo tonnage was 9.6% greater than the same period a year ago, with freight volume 4.5% lower and mail 325% higher.

“Ontario International remains a top 10 cargo hub in the U.S. with world class facilities and services. We and our shipping partners will be ready to process more air cargo as freight volumes return to historical levels,” Elkadi said. 

# # #

About Ontario International Airport

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is California's most popular mid-sized airport, according to J.D. Power's most recent North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet service to two dozen major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)

The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA leaders include Ontario Mayor pro Tem Alan D. Wapner (President), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Treasurer) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).