Which airline is most reliable for ORD (Chicago) to DFW (Dallas)?

The most reliable airline on the ORD to DFW route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from ORD to DFW?

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

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

When flights from ORD to DFW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 37 minutes.

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ORD (Chicago) to DFW (Dallas) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 81%. The average delay is 37 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by weather.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 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 weather.

Delta Air Lines edges out United Airlines on this route — 81% vs 75% on time.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 81% on time; United Airlines trails at 75%.

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