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Route · MTJ → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Montrose/Delta to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MTJ to ORD (Montrose/Delta to Chicago) ranks #4642 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.4%
On-time
+5.4 pts
vs US avg
106 min
Delay when late
813
Flights
#4642 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.3%

Best Month

Mar 2021 95%

Worst Month

Mar 2022 88%

Distance

1,081 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2024 31 4 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 31 2 0 2 OO
Jun 2024 30 5 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 31 1 0 0 OO,UA
Jan 2024 31 10 1 0 OO,UA
Aug 2023 31 3 0 0 OO
Jul 2023 31 7 1 1 OO
Jan 2023 31 7 0 0 UA
Aug 2022 31 4 1 0 OO
Jul 2022 31 2 0 0 OO
Mar 2022 56 7 0 0 UA,MQ,AA
Jan 2022 34 5 1 0 UA,MQ,AA
Dec 2021 32 9 1 2 UA,MQ,AA
Aug 2021 31 7 1 1 OO
Jul 2021 31 4 3 0 YX
Mar 2021 59 3 1 0 YX,AA
Feb 2021 47 9 3 1 MQ,YX,AA
Jan 2021 38 6 3 0 AA,MQ,YX
Dec 2020 41 6 0 0 AA,OO,YX
Mar 2020 50 4 9 0 EV,MQ
Feb 2020 48 11 0 0 MQ,EV,OO
Jan 2020 37 11 2 1 MQ,OO,EV

MTJ–ORD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (92.3%) · weakest: January (77.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarJunJulAugDec 79.5%

Strongest calendar month

March

92.3% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~49 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

77.2% on-time · ~34 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.3%

27 of 813 flights

Diversion Rate

1.0%

8 of 813 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

MTJ - Montrose/Delta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Montrose/Delta, CO.

MTJ on-time profile

ORD - Chicago

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.

ORD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See MTJ and ORD side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MTJ vs ORD

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MTJ departures

From MTJ, this corridor sits with 3 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 3 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Chicago · fleet on-time rank #1440 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MTJ to ORD

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Montrose/Delta to Chicago (MTJ to ORD) running a 84.4% on-time rate over 813 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 105.5 minutes. The 1,081-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 3.3% of 813 flights were cancelled, 1.0% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Mar 2021 was the strongest month at 95% on-time versus Mar 2022 at 88%, a 7-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, MTJ–ORD peaks in March at 92.3% on-time ; the softest month is January at 77.2%, a 15.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MTJ to ORD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MTJ to ORD ranks #4642 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from MTJ to ORD? ▼
Flights from Montrose/Delta to Chicago have a 84.4% on-time rate based on 813 flights. The average delay is 105.5 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2021 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MTJ to ORD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (27 of 813 flights) and 1.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MTJ to ORD? ▼
The flight distance from Montrose/Delta (MTJ) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 1,081 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MTJ to ORD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2021 (95% on-time). The worst was Mar 2022 (88% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MTJ Airport

Montrose/Delta
ORD Airport

Chicago
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using MTJ–ORD data

MTJ–ORD runs 5.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MTJ and ORD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MTJ airport
  • If your dates flex, March (92.3% on-time) beats January (77.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.4% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.