Chicago (ORD) to Jackson (JAC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 73% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,162 mi
Best airline from ORD to JAC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 16 min | 0.9% | 864 |
| American Airlines | 70% | 37 min | 0.5% | 793 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to JAC
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (81% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 36 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 21 min |
| Friday | 68% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather3%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 26 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 864 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 (81% 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 17m 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?
- 0.7% 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 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 1,671 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.