Chicago (ORD) to El Paso (ELP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ORD–ELP. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 53% — a gap of 43 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,236 mi
Best airline from ORD to ELP
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 87% | 9 min | 1.3% | 240 |
| Envoy Air | 77% | 15 min | 0.5% | 625 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72% | 21 min | 2.7% | 566 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 21 min | 1.9% | 108 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to ELP
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 19 min |
| Friday | 71% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to ELP delayed?
- 24% of ORD–ELP 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to ELP?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 240 flights. 4 airlines flew ORD–ELP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to ELP?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to ELP?
- The scheduled ORD–ELP flight time averages 3h 38m over 1,236 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are ORD to ELP flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 ORD to ELP?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,541 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.