Best Time to Fly EGE to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eagle County Regional → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
411 flights were scheduled from Eagle (EGE) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 69.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, United Airlines led with 74.5% on time and American Airlines was last with 63.3%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (77% on time) and January the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 4.1% (US average 1.8%).
EGE to ORD on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 74.5% | 109 min | 4.5% | 242 |
| American Airlines | 63.3% | 99 min | 3.5% | 169 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EGE to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 694 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 8am–9am | 79.8% | 3.1% | 195 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 10am–11am | 62.6% | 5.1% | 98 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 66.2% | 2.6% | 231 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.6% | 0.8% | 117 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EGE to ORD
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 58.2% | -12.5 pts | 2.0% | 101 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.3% | +12.6 pts | 6.1% | 33 |
| All other days | 70.7% | — | 2.9% | 560 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).