Best Time to Fly FSD to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Joe Foss Field → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,801 flights were scheduled from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 68.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 5 airlines on the route at 81.6%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 61.3%.
September has been the best month (81% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (69%).
3.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
FSD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 81.6% | 69 min | 3.2% | 345 |
| Envoy Air | 76.9% | 68 min | 3.8% | 393 |
| PSA Airlines | 70.0% | 84 min | 0.0% | 30 |
| Republic Airways | 63.8% | 57 min | 3.3% | 60 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 61.3% | 103 min | 4.1% | 973 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly FSD to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,183 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.9% | 4.5% | 224 |
| 6am–7am | 84.4% | 1.8% | 229 |
| 7am–8am | 79.2% | 3.6% | 476 |
| 8am–9am | 89.0% | 1.4% | 424 |
| 10am–11am | 58.2% | 3.5% | 57 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.9% | 1.2% | 335 |
| 12pm–1pm | 63.7% | 0.5% | 388 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 65.6% | 4.5% | 67 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.4% | 2.3% | 172 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.0% | 5.6% | 213 |
| 5pm–6pm | 29.7% | 5.2% | 96 |
| 6pm–7pm | 60.1% | 3.3% | 335 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.0% | 10.8% | 139 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on FSD 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) | 61.0% | -13.9 pts | 13.2% | 68 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.4% | -7.5 pts | 4.3% | 141 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.3% | -8.7 pts | 3.2% | 506 |
| All other days | 74.9% | — | 2.7% | 2,468 |
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).