Which airline is most reliable for ORD (Chicago) to LEX (Lexington)?

The most reliable airline on the ORD to LEX route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from ORD to LEX?

About 24% of flights from ORD to LEX experience delays. 76% arrive on time.

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

When flights from ORD to LEX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 73 minutes.

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

With 76% of ORD to LEX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 73 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at LEX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ORD → LEX

ORD (Chicago) to LEX (Lexington)

ORD (Chicago) to LEX (Lexington) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 86%. The average delay is 73 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 86% on time vs PSA Airlines at 65%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 86% on time; PSA Airlines trails at 65%.

Accurate?

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 ~36 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at LEX

80% on time

When flights into LEX are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LEX: TSA is ~25 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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