New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Republic Airline, JetBlue, Endeavor Air, American Airlines fly nonstop from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 56 flights a week in July 2026. The 740-mile flight takes about 2h 51m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 740 mi · 1,191 km
- Flight time
- 2h 51m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying JFK to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 18 | Embraer E175 | 48,619 | 2h 55m |
| JetBlue | 16 | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 64,203 | 2h 49m |
| Endeavor Air | 16 | Bombardier CRJ900 | 64,443 | 2h 51m |
| American Airlines | 6 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 59,470 | 2h 47m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 21,378 | 3h 0m |
| Delta Air LinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A220-100, Airbus A321 | 927 | 2h 48m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
JFK to ORD flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 10 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:55am and the last at 8:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 905JetBlue | 6:55am | 8:43am | 31 | 84% |
| DL 4725Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:33am | 9:27am | 26 | 71% |
| AA 4356American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:59am | 10:02am | 4 | 87% |
| AA 4464American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:27am | 10:30am | 27 | 79% |
| AA 4725American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:00am | 11:53am | 27 | 70% |
| AA 4365American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:11am | 12:05pm | 4 | 88% |
| DL 5119Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 10:30am | 12:17pm | 31 | 79% |
| AA 3321American Airlines | 1:59pm | 3:53pm | 4 | 79% |
| B6 405JetBlue | 2:29pm | 4:17pm | 31 | 57% |
| AA 788American Airlines | 2:59pm | 4:58pm | 27 | 58% |
| DL 4783Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 3:00pm | 5:06pm | 31 | 61% |
| DL 5640Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:35pm | 9:52pm | 31 | 62% |
| B6 805JetBlue | 8:00pm | 9:58pm | 31 | 38% |
Is JFK to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 3,245 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (82%), those around 2pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,406 | 73% | 24 min | 7.7% |
| American Airlines | 1,089 | 77% | 20 min | 4.5% |
| JetBlue | 634 | 64% | 32 min | 7.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 116 | 51% | 50 min | 4.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 333 | 78% | |
| 8am to 9am | 273 | 81% | |
| 9am to 10am | 200 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 394 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 257 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 181 | 78% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 89 | 78% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 173 | 61% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 521 | 71% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 88 | 44% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 446 | 62% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 158 | 56% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 240 | 19,515 | |
| September 2025 | 253 | 20,805 | |
| October 2025 | 275 | 25,128 | |
| November 2025 | 251 | 24,394 | |
| December 2025 | 249 | 23,029 | |
| January 2026 | 230 | 18,656 | |
| February 2026 | 215 | 16,611 | |
| March 2026 | 276 | 25,269 | |
| April 2026 | 231 | 16,512 | |
| May 2026 | 260 | 20,875 | |
| June 2026 | 270 | 25,058 | |
| July 2026 | 247 | 23,188 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.