Best Time to Fly LIT to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bill and Hillary Clinton Nat Adams Field → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 69.8% of Little Rock (LIT) to Chicago (ORD) flights arrived on time (1,457 scheduled flights). That is 7.8 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 73.3% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 63.0%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (76% on time) and December the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 3.1% (US average 1.8%).
LIT 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 | 73.3% | 71 min | 1.8% | 966 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 63.0% | 90 min | 5.2% | 476 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 15 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LIT to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,447 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 6am–7am | 78.7% | 0.8% | 265 |
| 7am–8am | 78.3% | 1.2% | 496 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 10am–11am | 82.7% | 1.3% | 159 |
| 11am–12pm | 71.6% | 1.0% | 303 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.1% | 1.4% | 284 |
| 1pm–2pm | 65.5% | 1.7% | 59 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.1% | 1.5% | 197 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.8% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 4pm–5pm | 52.0% | 2.5% | 79 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.3% | 2.7% | 187 |
| 6pm–7pm | 47.2% | 7.7% | 156 |
| 7pm–8pm | 56.7% | 5.7% | 159 |
| 8pm–9pm | 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 LIT 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) | 57.5% | -14.7 pts | 14.9% | 47 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 58.5% | -13.7 pts | 0.0% | 53 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.9% | -2.3 pts | 1.5% | 594 |
| All other days | 72.2% | — | 1.9% | 1,753 |
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).