Which airline is most reliable for JFK (New York) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the JFK to ORD route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from JFK to ORD?

About 23% of flights from JFK to ORD experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

When flights from JFK to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 95 minutes.

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

With 77% of JFK to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 95 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.

JFK → ORD

JFK (New York) to ORD (Chicago)

JFK (New York) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 89%. The average delay is 95 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Endeavor Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 89% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 65%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 89% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 65%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from JFK

78% on time

Expect ~22 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JFK has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

JFK cancels 2.3% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at ORD

80% on time

When flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~33 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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