Best Time to Fly SRQ to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Sarasota/Bradenton International → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
999 flights were scheduled from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 68.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, United Airlines led with 71.6% on time and Republic Airways was last with 47.6%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (76% on time) and July the worst month (52%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
SRQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 71.6% | 90 min | 1.4% | 619 |
| Envoy Air | 70.8% | 69 min | 0.0% | 121 |
| American Airlines | 63.1% | 73 min | 3.7% | 217 |
| Republic Airways | 47.6% | 81 min | 0.0% | 42 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SRQ to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,766 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | 91.9% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 8am–9am | 87.0% | 3.6% | 56 |
| 9am–10am | 89.8% | 2.3% | 131 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.1% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.8% | 1.6% | 429 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.5% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.7% | 0.0% | 68 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 63.3% | 1.9% | 797 |
| 5pm–6pm | 46.8% | 4.5% | 66 |
| 6pm–7pm | 54.8% | 3.0% | 33 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 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 SRQ 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) | 71.0% | -0.4 pts | 6.1% | 33 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.9% | -8.4 pts | 1.4% | 146 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 54.0% | -17.4 pts | 1.4% | 140 |
| All other days | 71.4% | — | 1.9% | 1,447 |
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).