Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. SkyWest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 5.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 740 mi
Best airline from ORD to JFK
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 14 min | 1.5% | 481 |
| JetBlue Airways | 77% | 24 min | 4.5% | 1,182 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 18 min | 2.3% | 1,416 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 31 min | 3.4% | 1,365 |
| Frontier Airlines | 60% | 41 min | 4.3% | 117 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to JFK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 26 min |
| Friday | 72% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to JFK delayed?
- 26% of ORD–JFK 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to JFK?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 481 flights. 5 airlines flew ORD–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to JFK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to JFK?
- The scheduled ORD–JFK flight time averages 2h 23m over 740 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are ORD to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORD to JFK?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,577 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.