Best Time to Fly CHO to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlottesville Albemarle → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,215 flights were scheduled from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 69.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Monday was the most reliable day (74% on time) and December the worst month (52%).
The cancellation rate was 4.4% (US average 1.8%).
CHO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 69.4% | 119 min | 4.4% | 1,215 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CHO to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,004 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 82.4% | 2.1% | 291 |
| 7am–8am | 86.2% | 1.4% | 296 |
| 8am–9am | 60.0% | 5.8% | 103 |
| 10am–11am | 78.5% | 2.9% | 345 |
| 11am–12pm | 60.6% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.3% | 0.0% | 83 |
| 2pm–3pm | 63.2% | 5.6% | 142 |
| 5pm–6pm | 54.7% | 3.1% | 707 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CHO 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) | 76.5% | +5.9 pts | 19.1% | 42 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 59.4% | -11.1 pts | 2.8% | 71 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.9% | -2.6 pts | 1.7% | 299 |
| All other days | 70.6% | — | 2.7% | 1,592 |
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).