Best Time to Fly TVC to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cherry Capital → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,768 flights were scheduled from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 71.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 5 airlines, Envoy Air led with 84.2% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 61.7%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (75% on time) and December the worst month (57%).
The cancellation rate was 5.2% (US average 1.8%).
TVC 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 | 84.2% | 81 min | 2.6% | 267 |
| Republic Airways | 81.8% | 83 min | 3.1% | 489 |
| United Airlines | 74.9% | 71 min | 3.1% | 446 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 65.5% | 118 min | 5.4% | 1,189 |
| PSA Airlines | 61.7% | 109 min | 11.4% | 377 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TVC to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,417 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.1% | 3.3% | 184 |
| 6am–7am | 80.7% | 2.1% | 475 |
| 7am–8am | 80.5% | 1.6% | 751 |
| 8am–9am | 87.8% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 9am–10am | 82.9% | 1.2% | 172 |
| 10am–11am | 94.1% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.8% | 1.7% | 119 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.5% | 2.5% | 355 |
| 1pm–2pm | 63.7% | 7.5% | 146 |
| 2pm–3pm | 68.9% | 2.9% | 579 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.9% | 0.8% | 128 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.8% | 3.5% | 341 |
| 5pm–6pm | 54.0% | 6.2% | 371 |
| 6pm–7pm | 53.8% | 7.9% | 214 |
| 7pm–8pm | 57.0% | 6.3% | 333 |
| 8pm–9pm | 45.6% | 15.6% | 122 |
| 9pm–10pm | 35.7% | 4.5% | 44 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TVC 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) | 50.0% | -22.5 pts | 24.6% | 69 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.8% | -6.7 pts | 3.0% | 203 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.0% | -4.5 pts | 3.5% | 1,033 |
| All other days | 72.5% | — | 3.4% | 3,112 |
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).