Which airline is most reliable for JAC (Jackson Hole) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the JAC to ORD route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from JAC to ORD?

About 26% of flights from JAC to ORD experience delays. 74% arrive on time.

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

When flights from JAC to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 105 minutes.

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

With 74% of JAC to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 105 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.

Is JAC (Jackson Hole) to ORD (Chicago) usually delayed?

JAC to ORD flights are moderately reliable at 74% on time. About 26% of flights experience delays averaging 105 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on JAC (Jackson Hole) to ORD (Chicago)?

United Airlines is the most reliable airline flying JAC to ORD, with 81% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is SkyWest Airlines at 53%.

What's the best month to fly JAC (Jackson Hole) to ORD (Chicago)?

The best month to fly JAC to ORD is May, when 89% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is January at 66% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in May gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

JAC → ORD

JAC (Jackson Hole) to ORD (Chicago)

JAC (Jackson Hole) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 105 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

JAC → ORD on-time performance by month

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 81% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 53%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 81% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 53%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly JAC → ORD

Best month

May

89% on time

Worst month

January

66% on time

May

89%

Oct

83%

Sep

80%

Apr

80%

Feb

75%

Jun

74%

Mar

73%

Dec

71%

Aug

71%

Jul

71%

Jan

66%

Good to know

Departing from JAC

78% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JAC has long runway queues.

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

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Arriving at ORD

77% 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 November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.