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Route · ORD → JAC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Jackson

The ORD–JAC corridor (Chicago, IL → Jackson, WY) runs behind the national average, served by 5 carriers across roughly 1,162 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.6%
On-time
-0.4 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
3,652
Flights

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 66%

Distance

1,162 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 35 18 0 2 AA,UA
Oct 2025 63 16 0 1 AA,UA
Sep 2025 115 34 0 0 UA,AA
Aug 2025 121 40 2 0 AA,UA
Jul 2025 122 37 0 0 AA,UA
Jun 2025 112 28 0 0 AA,UA
Mar 2025 70 13 0 0 AA,OO,UA
Feb 2025 59 16 0 1 AA,OO,UA
Jan 2025 58 18 0 2 AA,UA
Dec 2024 31 7 0 1 AA,UA
Oct 2024 62 4 0 0 UA,AA
Sep 2024 105 18 0 0 UA,AA
Aug 2024 112 33 0 0 AA,UA
Jul 2024 92 21 2 0 AA,UA
Jun 2024 86 28 1 0 AA,UA
Mar 2024 71 10 2 6 AA,OO,UA
Feb 2024 60 15 0 0 AA,OO,UA
Jan 2024 58 20 2 1 AA,UA
Dec 2023 30 2 0 0 UA,AA
Sep 2023 69 10 0 0 AA,UA
Aug 2023 93 16 0 0 AA,UA
Jul 2023 93 19 2 0 AA,UA
Jun 2023 88 16 3 0 AA,UA
Mar 2023 64 21 1 1 OO,UA,AA

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

15 of 1,869 flights

Diversion Rate

0.8%

15 of 1,869 flights

What the Data Says About ORD to JAC

3,652 tracked flights put the ORD to JAC pairing (Chicago to Jackson) at a 78.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 91.1 minutes on average. Across the 1,162-mile route and its 5 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.8% cancelled and 0.8% diverted (1,869 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 66% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ORD to JAC?
Flights from Chicago to Jackson have a 78.6% on-time rate based on 3,652 flights. The average delay is 91.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to JAC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 1,869 flights) and 0.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to JAC?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Jackson (JAC) is approximately 1,162 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to JAC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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