Best Time to Fly ORD to PAH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Barkley Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
159 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Paducah (PAH) in the last 12 months, and 65.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 12.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
ORD to PAH 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 | 65.4% | 97 min | 0.0% | 159 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to PAH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 159 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 70.8% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 12pm–1pm | 62.5% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 14 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORD to PAH
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.0% | +0.8 pts | 0.0% | 47 |
| All other days | 65.2% | — | 0.0% | 112 |
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).