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

The most reliable airline on the ORD to MTJ route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 92%.

How often are flights delayed from ORD to MTJ?

About 22% of flights from ORD to MTJ experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

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

When flights from ORD to MTJ are delayed, the average delay is approximately 59 minutes.

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

With 78% of ORD to MTJ flights arriving on time and an average delay of 59 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MTJ is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ORD → MTJ

ORD (Chicago) to MTJ (Montrose)

ORD (Chicago) to MTJ (Montrose) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 92%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 92% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 76%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 92% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 76%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ORD

80% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ORD has long runway queues.

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

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Arriving at MTJ

80% on time

When flights into MTJ are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MTJ: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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