Best Time to Fly CRW to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
West Virginia International Yeager → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
948 flights were scheduled from Charleston/Dunbar (CRW) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 64.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 12.7 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 (73% on time) and December the worst month (58%).
The cancellation rate was 4.0% (US average 1.8%).
CRW 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 | 64.9% | 99 min | 4.0% | 948 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CRW to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,944 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 68.3% | 4.6% | 131 |
| 7am–8am | 81.2% | 1.3% | 557 |
| 10am–11am | 78.3% | 2.1% | 47 |
| 11am–12pm | 69.7% | 1.5% | 67 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.5% | 2.3% | 261 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.4% | 0.6% | 181 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 49.3% | 3.1% | 667 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 CRW 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) | 66.7% | -2.1 pts | 16.7% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.2% | +2.4 pts | 0.0% | 67 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.7% | -6.1 pts | 2.2% | 364 |
| All other days | 68.8% | — | 2.4% | 1,477 |
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).