Best Time to Fly ICT to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,192 flights were scheduled from Wichita (ICT) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 74.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, United Airlines led with 85.0% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 70.3%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and June the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 3.6% (US average 1.8%).
ICT 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 | 85.0% | 93 min | 1.9% | 313 |
| Envoy Air | 76.5% | 71 min | 3.5% | 518 |
| PSA Airlines | 73.5% | 133 min | 9.3% | 54 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70.3% | 93 min | 3.6% | 1,286 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 21 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ICT to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,049 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.0% | 1.8% | 339 |
| 6am–7am | 80.8% | 3.3% | 271 |
| 7am–8am | 82.1% | 1.9% | 700 |
| 8am–9am | 91.8% | 0.0% | 110 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | 81.2% | 0.6% | 179 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.5% | 0.0% | 144 |
| 12pm–1pm | 67.4% | 3.0% | 540 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.3% | 3.7% | 271 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.2% | 1.1% | 625 |
| 3pm–4pm | 58.3% | 4.1% | 145 |
| 4pm–5pm | 73.6% | 6.0% | 117 |
| 5pm–6pm | 51.6% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 6pm–7pm | 58.9% | 7.4% | 257 |
| 7pm–8pm | 59.1% | 6.4% | 283 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ICT 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) | 67.2% | -10.0 pts | 9.5% | 74 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.2% | +0.0 pts | 1.4% | 148 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.1% | -7.1 pts | 2.9% | 756 |
| All other days | 77.2% | — | 2.6% | 3,071 |
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).