$10–$15 gets you a customized sub in ONT Terminal 2
Subway in T2 sits airside past security, next to the other quick-serve spots, and usually undercuts sit-down prices by several dollars. It’s still airport-marked-up versus street locations, but reviews point out it’s cheaper than most other hot meals in this terminal. Think standard Subway menu: footlongs, 6-inch subs, salads, and fountain drinks.
Hours generally track the T2 schedule, opening early morning for the first departures and staying open into the evening bank; if you land after the last flight around 10–11 p.m., don’t count on it. Expect the usual bread lineup and deli meats, plus basics like cookies and chips. Cards are accepted, and a typical 6-inch with a drink lands in the $10–$15 range depending on toppings.
Google reviewers give it around a 3-star rating and describe it as “standard Subway,” which matches what you see at the line. Regulars mention asking for a footlong to be cut in half so they can eat one piece in the gate area and keep the other wrapped for the flight. Lines here often stay shorter than the Chick-fil-A queue in T2 during the 11 a.m.–2 p.m. lunch rush.
Watch out for the later evening window, roughly after 7 p.m., when multiple reviews mention ingredients looking a bit tired and veggies not as crisp. There are also complaints about skimpy portions on meats and lettuce, so you may need to speak up and ask for more while they’re building the sandwich. If the line is only 3–4 people deep, you’re usually out in under 10 minutes.
Tip: If you want something for the plane, ask them to double-wrap the second half of a footlong and stash napkins; cabin lights go down fast once you leave ONT, and you won’t be hunting for extras at 30,000 feet.