82% of flights from El Paso to Chicago arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 6 a.m. departures ran on time 87% of the time; the 8 a.m. ones 77%. Most reliable airline: American Airlines (88%). 6% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for ELP → ORD: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 61% of the time. About 1 in 23 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 66 three hours or more; 1.4% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early82%
- 15–30 min late6.9%
- 30–60 min late5.0%
- 1–2 hours late2.2%
- 2–3 hours late0.7%
- 3+ hours late1.5%
- Diverted0.6%
- Cancelled1.4%
Share of all 727 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 367 | 88% | 1.1% | −10 min | 2.2% | +51 min | Envoy 86%, American Airlines 12%, SkyWest 2% |
| United Airlines | 360 | 76% | 1.7% | −4 min | 6.7% | +78 min | SkyWest 66%, Republic Airways 33%, United Airlines 1% |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at ELP). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | American Airlines | United Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | 88% | — |
| 8 a.m. | — | 75% |
| noon | — | 77% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: February (93%). Worst: May (71%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 106 | 78% | 1.9% |
| Tuesday | 106 | 80% | 1.9% |
| Wednesday | 104 | 76% | 1.0% |
| Thursday | 105 | 90% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 104 | 90% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 101 | 77% | 4.0% |
| Sunday | 101 | 80% | 1.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 9 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5659 | 8:00 a.m. | 218 | 75% | 2.8% | 0 min | SkyWest |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | 4 | 100% | 0 |
| May 21, 2026 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from ELP to ORD on time?
82% of 727 scheduled flights from El Paso, TX to Chicago, IL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.4% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly ELP to ORD?
Flights scheduled to leave at 6 a.m. were the most reliable (87% on time). The 8 a.m. departures were the least (77%).
Which airline is most on time from ELP to ORD?
American Airlines: 88% of its 367 flights on the route arrived on time. United Airlines: 76%.
What month has the most delays from ELP to ORD?
May (71% on time). The best month is February (93%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- ORD → ELP (return)
- El Paso (ELP) delays by hour
- Flights into Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
- American Airlines on-time record
- United Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.