Best Time to Fly MHK to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Manhattan Regional → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.2% of Manhattan/Ft. Riley (MHK) to Chicago (ORD) flights arrived on time (575 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 80.8% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 72.6%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and December the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 3.6% (US average 1.8%).
MHK 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 | 80.8% | 84 min | 3.1% | 323 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72.6% | 130 min | 4.4% | 252 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MHK to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 809 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 84.8% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 6am–7am | 86.8% | 3.2% | 94 |
| 7am–8am | 82.6% | 1.5% | 264 |
| 9am–10am | 61.1% | 5.3% | 38 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.7% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 2pm–3pm | 56.3% | 4.0% | 74 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.5% | 0.0% | 83 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.5% | 7.3% | 55 |
| 5pm–6pm | 76.4% | 4.5% | 133 |
| 7pm–8pm | 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 MHK 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 | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.2% | -8.6 pts | 3.1% | 161 |
| All other days | 79.8% | — | 2.1% | 607 |
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).