Which airline is most reliable for MTJ (Montrose) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the MTJ to ORD route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from MTJ to ORD?

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

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

When flights from MTJ to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 128 minutes.

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

With 81% of MTJ to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 128 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.

MTJ → ORD

MTJ (Montrose) to ORD (Chicago)

MTJ (Montrose) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 128 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?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — United Airlines leads slightly at 83% vs SkyWest Airlines at 80%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 83% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 80%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MTJ

78% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MTJ has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 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 ~33 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.