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Best Time to Fly JFK to ORD

New York 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

JFK → ORD on-time performance by month

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly breakdown

MonthOn-timeCancel rateFlights
January1%0%789
February1%0%717
March1%0%750
April1%0%693
May1%0%829
June1%0.1%809
July1%0.1%834
August1%0%615
September1%0%657
October1%0%708
November1%0%622
December1%0%616

Frequently asked

What is the best month to fly from JFK to ORD?

January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from New York to Chicago.

What is the worst month to fly JFK to ORD?

January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.

How often are JFK to ORD flights delayed?

On average, 1% of flights from JFK to ORD arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.

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Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.