Which airline is most reliable for BOI (Boise) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the BOI to ORD route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from BOI to ORD?

About 19% of flights from BOI to ORD experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on BOI to ORD flights?

When flights from BOI to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 84 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a BOI to ORD flight?

With 81% of BOI to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 84 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ORD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

BOI → ORD

BOI (Boise) to ORD (Chicago)

BOI (Boise) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 84 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 87% on time vs American Airlines at 62%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 87% on time; American Airlines trails at 62%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from BOI

83% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BOI has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ORD

75% on time

When flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.