Best Time to Fly ECP to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Northwest Florida Beaches International → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
619 flights were scheduled from Panama City (ECP) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 77.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 84.2%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 66.2%.
September has been the best month (88% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (70%).
2.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ECP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 84.2% | 72 min | 1.8% | 220 |
| Envoy Air | 82.5% | 71 min | 4.3% | 162 |
| United Airlines | 68.8% | 77 min | 1.3% | 79 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 66.2% | 72 min | 2.7% | 150 |
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 8 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ECP to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 893 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 80.5% | 0.8% | 120 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.0% | 1.8% | 167 |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.3% | 1.1% | 457 |
| 3pm–4pm | 83.8% | 5.7% | 124 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ECP 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) | Limited data | 1 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.7% | +9.2 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.8% | -7.7 pts | 1.9% | 211 |
| All other days | 77.5% | — | 1.8% | 651 |
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).