Best Time to Fly LNK to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Lincoln Airport → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,585 flights were scheduled from Lincoln (LNK) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 75.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and December the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 3.3% (US average 1.8%).
LNK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 75.2% | 101 min | 3.3% | 1,585 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LNK to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,680 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 83.3% | 3.6% | 112 |
| 6am–7am | 88.7% | 2.2% | 417 |
| 7am–8am | 81.6% | 1.7% | 467 |
| 8am–9am | 89.1% | 1.7% | 177 |
| 10am–11am | 76.8% | 1.4% | 70 |
| 11am–12pm | 72.8% | 1.6% | 646 |
| 1pm–2pm | 68.6% | 2.8% | 36 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.4% | 3.6% | 608 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.9% | 4.5% | 134 |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 LNK 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) | 76.1% | -1.6 pts | 14.6% | 55 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.7% | -11.0 pts | 0.0% | 84 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.6% | +0.9 pts | 2.3% | 526 |
| All other days | 77.7% | — | 2.2% | 2,015 |
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).