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

The most reliable airline on the ORD to LGA route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 76%.

How often are flights delayed from ORD to LGA?

About 28% of flights from ORD to LGA experience delays. 72% arrive on time.

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

When flights from ORD to LGA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 38 minutes.

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ORD (Chicago) to LGA (New York) flights arrive on time 72% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 38 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 72% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.

Southwest Airlines edges out JetBlue Airways on this route — 76% vs 71% on time.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 76% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 71%.

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