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Best Time to Fly ORD to JFK

Chicago to New York — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Best month

January

1% on time

Worst month

January

1% on time

ORD → JFK on-time performance by month

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly breakdown

MonthOn-timeCancel rateFlights
January1%0%792
February1%0%716
March1%0%750
April1%0%689
May1%0%828
June1%0.1%808
July1%0.1%834
August1%0%615
September1%0%659
October1%0%710
November1%0%624
December1%0%613

Frequently asked

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

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

What is the worst month to fly ORD to JFK?

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

How often are ORD to JFK flights delayed?

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

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Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.