Chicago, IL → New Orleans, LA flight delays
ORD → MSY · all airlines · 225 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
30%of the time, by +70 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
70%
Delayed 3h+
1.4%
Cancelled
3.1%
Avg when late
+70m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Friday
delayed 17%
Worst
Monday
delayed 42%
Which airline is most punctual on ORD → MSY?
Envoydelayed 15%
Republicdelayed 16%
Uniteddelayed 35%
Americandelayed 51%
Frequently asked
How often is the Chicago, IL to New Orleans, LA flight delayed?
About 30% of ORD → MSY flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 70 minutes when they do, based on 225 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on ORD → MSY?
Envoy, delayed 15% of the time — the best of the 4 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly ORD → MSY?
Friday is the most on-time (delayed 17%), while Monday is the worst (delayed 42%).
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