Best Time to Fly EWR to ORD
Newark to Chicago — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
EWR → ORD on-time performance by month
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0% | 1,872 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 1,763 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 1,987 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 1,960 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 2,037 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 1,944 |
| July | 1% | 0.1% | 2,008 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 1,498 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 1,488 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 1,589 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 1,554 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 1,499 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from EWR to ORD?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Newark to Chicago.
What is the worst month to fly EWR to ORD?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are EWR to ORD flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from EWR to ORD arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.