Best Time to Fly FAR to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hector International → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,054 flights were scheduled from Fargo (FAR) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 73.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 77.1% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 69.6%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and December the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 3.0% (US average 1.8%).
FAR 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 | 77.1% | 82 min | 3.0% | 1,067 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69.6% | 125 min | 3.0% | 987 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly FAR to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,132 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.2% | 0.7% | 423 |
| 6am–7am | 70.0% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 7am–8am | 78.4% | 1.5% | 791 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 9am–10am | 66.7% | 5.1% | 39 |
| 10am–11am | 73.8% | 1.0% | 485 |
| 12pm–1pm | 70.4% | 1.1% | 649 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.4% | 0.9% | 419 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.8% | 1.5% | 400 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.2% | 4.3% | 140 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.9% | 4.5% | 178 |
| 5pm–6pm | 61.8% | 3.6% | 193 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.5% | 1.9% | 205 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.3% | 8.8% | 136 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on FAR 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) | 54.5% | -20.5 pts | 11.7% | 77 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.9% | -5.1 pts | 2.5% | 157 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.4% | -4.6 pts | 1.5% | 733 |
| All other days | 75.0% | — | 1.6% | 3,165 |
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).