Chicago (ORD) to Jackson (JAC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Jackson (JAC) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 43% — a 51-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,162 mi
Best airline from ORD to JAC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 16 min | 0.7% | 802 |
| American Airlines | 70% | 36 min | 0.1% | 697 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to JAC
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 34 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 24 min |
| Thursdaybest | 77% | 22 min |
| Friday | 67% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to JAC delayed?
- 28% of ORD–JAC 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 ORD to JAC?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 802 flights. 2 airlines flew ORD–JAC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to JAC?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to JAC?
- The scheduled ORD–JAC flight time averages 3h 16m over 1,162 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are ORD to JAC flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORD to JAC?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 43% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,513 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.