Best Time to Fly SLN to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Salina Regional → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
362 flights were scheduled from Salina (SLN) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 82.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
April has been the best month (88% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (77%).
3.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SLN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 82.5% | 91 min | 3.3% | 362 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SLN to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 726 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 81.4% | 2.6% | 454 |
| 10am–11am | 81.1% | 1.8% | 113 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.2% | 3.6% | 138 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SLN 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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.5% | +2.6 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| All other days | 80.9% | — | 3.2% | 562 |
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).