Chicago to Newark — airline reliability comparison
is the most reliable airline on the ORD to EWR route with a 77% on-time rate, compared to Spirit Airlines at 57%. Based on 2,316 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQBest | 77% | 3.6% | 57m | 2,316 |
| United AirlinesUA | 75% | 2.2% | 83m | 14,814 |
| Republic AirwaysYX | 69% | 5.9% | 61m | 261 |
| American AirlinesAA | 60% | 3.0% | 78m | 3,251 |
| Spirit AirlinesNKWorst | 57% | 6.7% | 93m | 493 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.