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

The most reliable airline on the ORD to JAC route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

How often are flights delayed from ORD to JAC?

About 25% of flights from ORD to JAC experience delays. 75% arrive on time.

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

When flights from ORD to JAC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 91 minutes.

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

With 75% of ORD to JAC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 91 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JAC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

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

ORD to JAC flights are moderately reliable at 75% on time. About 25% of flights experience delays averaging 91 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

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

United Airlines is the most reliable airline flying ORD to JAC, with 79% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is SkyWest Airlines at 63%.

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

The best month to fly ORD to JAC is May, when 85% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is January at 67% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in May gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

ORD → JAC

ORD (Chicago) to JAC (Jackson Hole)

ORD (Chicago) to JAC (Jackson Hole) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 91 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

ORD → JAC on-time performance by month

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 75% 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 79% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 63%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 79% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 63%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly ORD → JAC

Best month

May

85% on time

Worst month

January

67% on time

May

85%

Oct

84%

Sep

79%

Jul

76%

Mar

76%

Jun

75%

Dec

73%

Aug

73%

Feb

72%

Apr

70%

Jan

67%

Good to know

Departing from ORD

77% on time

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

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

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Arriving at JAC

78% on time

When flights into JAC are late, the average delay is 89 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JAC: 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.