Best Time to Fly ABE to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Lehigh Valley International → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
453 flights were scheduled from Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 72.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 80.9%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 69.9%.
September has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (60%).
4.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ABE 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 | 80.9% | 106 min | 3.5% | 114 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69.9% | 143 min | 4.1% | 339 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ABE to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 455 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 84.5% | 1.8% | 113 |
| 10am–11am | 63.0% | 5.8% | 86 |
| 11am–12pm | 65.7% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.7% | 1.2% | 85 |
| 2pm–3pm | 60.5% | 6.4% | 47 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.3% | 7.2% | 83 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ABE to ORD
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 2 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.5% | +2.7 pts | 1.4% | 143 |
| All other days | 71.8% | — | 5.2% | 310 |
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).