New York (LGA) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to ORD isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 733 mi
Best airline from LGA to ORD
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 21 min | 6.2% | 356 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 16 min | 6.3% | 2,145 |
| United Airlines | 72% | 25 min | 3.1% | 9,577 |
| Delta Air Lines | 72% | 27 min | 4.0% | 4,699 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 28 min | 3.7% | 6,188 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 25 min | 3.6% | 940 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to ORD
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 26 min |
| Friday | 71% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 76% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to ORD delayed?
- 28% of LGA–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to ORD?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 356 flights. 6 airlines flew LGA–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to ORD?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to ORD?
- The scheduled LGA–ORD flight time averages 2h 44m over 733 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are LGA to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from LGA to ORD?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 23,905 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.