Chicago to New York — airline reliability comparison
Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the ORD to LGA route with a 82% on-time rate, compared to Spirit Airlines at 69%. Based on 2,906 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 82% | 2.9% | 59m | 2,906 |
| Delta Air LinesDL | 77% | 3.4% | 89m | 8,090 |
| United AirlinesUA | 75% | 2.7% | 71m | 15,140 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 75% | 5.2% | 72m | 1,106 |
| American AirlinesAA | 71% | 3.1% | 85m | 10,580 |
| Spirit AirlinesNKWorst | 69% | 3.5% | 74m | 1,293 |
Delays, TSA, weather, gates — we'll let you know if something matters.
Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.