Best Time to Fly HDN to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Yampa Valley → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 71.8% of Hayden (HDN) to Chicago (ORD) flights arrived on time (179 scheduled flights). That is 5.8 points below the national average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 75.4%, while Envoy Air trailed at 65.0%.
January has been the best month (79% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (60%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
HDN 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 | 75.4% | 112 min | 0.9% | 116 |
| Envoy Air | 65.0% | 92 min | 1.6% | 63 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HDN to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 354 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 11am–12pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.7% | 1.7% | 298 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 19 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on HDN 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) | 67.9% | -4.3 pts | 1.7% | 58 |
| All other days | 72.1% | — | 1.7% | 296 |
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).