Which airline is most reliable for SLC (Salt Lake City) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the SLC to ORD route is null, with an on-time arrival rate of 90%.

How often are flights delayed from SLC to ORD?

About 20% of flights from SLC to ORD experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

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

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

With 80% of SLC to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 91 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ORD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

SLC → ORD

SLC (Salt Lake City) to ORD (Chicago)

SLC (Salt Lake City) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is null at 90%. The average delay is 91 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

null is significantly more reliable on this route at 90% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 69%.

Airline Comparison

leads at 90% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 69%.

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Good to know

Departing from SLC

85% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SLC has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~6 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ORD

80% on time

When flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~33 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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