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

The most reliable airline on the SLC to ORD route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from SLC to ORD?

About 21% of flights from SLC to ORD experience delays. 79% 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 90 minutes.

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

With 79% of SLC to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 90 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 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 90 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 83% vs 69% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 83% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 69%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SLC

85% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SLC has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~10 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ORD

75% on time

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

If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~18 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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