Chicago (ORD) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to New York (LGA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.6% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 733 mi
Best airline from ORD to LGA
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 76% | 17 min | 5.8% | 2,143 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 17 min | 6.2% | 357 |
| Delta Air Lines | 73% | 27 min | 4.0% | 4,699 |
| United Airlines | 71% | 23 min | 2.8% | 9,577 |
| Spirit Airlines | 69% | 27 min | 3.5% | 939 |
| American Airlines | 68% | 27 min | 3.7% | 6,189 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to LGA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 26 min |
| Friday | 68% | 27 min |
| Saturdaybest | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system35%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to LGA delayed?
- 29% of ORD–LGA 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 LGA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 2,143 flights. 6 airlines flew ORD–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to LGA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to LGA?
- The scheduled ORD–LGA flight time averages 2h 15m over 733 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are ORD to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 23,904 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.