Best Time to Fly ORD to SCE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → State College Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
550 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to State College (SCE) in the last 12 months, and 69.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (81% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (67%).
2.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD to SCE 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 | 70.1% | 71 min | 2.0% | 544 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 6 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to SCE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 963 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 77.4% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 7am–8am | 74.8% | 1.3% | 372 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | 77.8% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.7% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.8% | 2.6% | 191 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.6% | 8.3% | 36 |
| 6pm–7pm | 57.6% | 2.9% | 69 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.0% | 2.3% | 43 |
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 SCE
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 | 18 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.9% | +1.4 pts | 1.4% | 143 |
| All other days | 74.5% | — | 1.6% | 773 |
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).