Best Time to Fly AVL to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Asheville Regional → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,473 flights were scheduled from Asheville (AVL) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 74.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Envoy Air led with 74.6% on time and Republic Airways was last with 69.2%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and December the worst month (58%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
AVL to ORD on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 74.6% | 68 min | 2.9% | 647 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73.8% | 82 min | 2.7% | 783 |
| Republic Airways | 69.2% | 88 min | 4.8% | 42 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AVL to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,534 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 87.6% | 1.0% | 581 |
| 7am–8am | 90.2% | 13.7% | 95 |
| 10am–11am | 83.5% | 2.1% | 281 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.7% | 2.3% | 427 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.5% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.2% | 0.0% | 80 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.9% | 6.0% | 50 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 58.7% | 5.2% | 116 |
| 5pm–6pm | 56.9% | 2.9% | 523 |
| 6pm–7pm | 51.1% | 3.9% | 233 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.6% | 9.6% | 73 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AVL to ORD
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 59.5% | -17.1 pts | 10.6% | 47 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 51.5% | -25.1 pts | 0.0% | 67 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.2% | -10.5 pts | 2.5% | 513 |
| All other days | 76.7% | — | 3.0% | 1,907 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).