New York (LGA) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to ORD isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 733 mi
Best airline from LGA to ORD
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 21 min | 6.2% | 356 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 16 min | 6.3% | 2,138 |
| United Airlines | 73% | 24 min | 2.7% | 9,126 |
| Delta Air Lines | 72% | 26 min | 3.2% | 4,444 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 28 min | 3.3% | 5,813 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 27 min | 3.8% | 1,000 |
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% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 25 min |
| Friday | 71% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 30 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 operations24%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to ORD delayed?
- 27% of LGA–ORD flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 43m over 733 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are LGA to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 22,877 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.