Chicago (ORD) to Eagle (EGE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Pack patience: only 64% of flights from ORD to EGE arrive on time, well below the 78% national average. Late arrivals aren't marginal either — the average delay when running behind works out to 29 minutes. Carrier choice softens the blow: United Airlines manages 68% on-time, 14 points ahead of American Airlines.
- On-time
- 64%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,007 mi
Best airline from ORD to EGE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 68% | 23 min | 1.6% | 444 |
| American Airlines | 55% | 41 min | 3.2% | 251 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to EGE
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (69% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 30 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 63% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 24 min |
| Friday | 58% | 34 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 55% | 36 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to EGE delayed?
- 37% of ORD–EGE 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 29 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to EGE?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 68%, based on 444 flights. 2 airlines flew ORD–EGE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to EGE?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (69% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to EGE?
- The scheduled ORD–EGE flight time averages 3h 5m over 1,007 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 37% of the time.
- How often are ORD to EGE flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ORD to EGE?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 78% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 55%.
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Based on 695 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.