Flights Rome → Chicago
FCO → ORD
Route overview
The flight route connects Rome to Chicago, operating with aircraft such as the Boeing 767-300 and Airbus A330 models. The departure airport in Rome has been open since 1947, while the destination airport sees an annual passenger traffic of over eighty million.
The Rome (FCO) → Chicago (ORD) route is operated by American Airlines, ITA Airways, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Chicago the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Chicago: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Chicago (ORD) heads north-west for about 7,742 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Chicago it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating FCO-ORD
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-ORD
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 5 airlines: American Airlines, ITA Airways, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines.
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The Rome-Chicago route is about 7,742 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
