El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 68% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,236 mi
Best airline from ELP to ORD
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 88% | 13 min | 1.3% | 240 |
| Envoy Air | 87% | 8 min | 0.3% | 625 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 15 min | 2.1% | 569 |
| American Airlines | 79% | 12 min | 1.9% | 108 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ELP to ORD
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 18 min |
| Thursdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Friday | 84% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ELP to ORD delayed?
- 16% of ELP–ORD flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ELP to ORD?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 240 flights. 4 airlines flew ELP–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ELP to ORD?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ELP to ORD?
- The scheduled ELP–ORD flight time averages 3h 15m over 1,236 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are ELP to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ELP to ORD?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,544 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.