Chicago, IL → New York, NY flight delays
ORD → LGA · all airlines · 996 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
26%of the time, by +81 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
74%
Delayed 3h+
1.9%
Cancelled
1.6%
Avg when late
+81m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 17%
Worst
Wednesday
delayed 33%
Which airline is most punctual on ORD → LGA?
Deltadelayed 22%
Americandelayed 27%
Uniteddelayed 29%
Frequently asked
How often is the Chicago, IL to New York, NY flight delayed?
About 26% of ORD → LGA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 81 minutes when they do, based on 996 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on ORD → LGA?
Delta, delayed 22% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly ORD → LGA?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 17%), while Wednesday is the worst (delayed 33%).
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