Best Time to Fly ORD to FSD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Joe Foss Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,799 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Sioux Falls (FSD) in the last 12 months, and 64.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 13.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 5 airlines on the route at 73.3%, while United Airlines trailed at 59.2%.
September has been the best month (78% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (64%).
3.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD to FSD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 73.3% | 81 min | 0.0% | 30 |
| Envoy Air | 72.5% | 52 min | 3.9% | 390 |
| Republic Airways | 63.8% | 59 min | 3.3% | 60 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 62.5% | 103 min | 3.6% | 974 |
| United Airlines | 59.2% | 67 min | 3.2% | 345 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to FSD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,182 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 77.0% | 1.3% | 389 |
| 9am–10am | 71.8% | 0.9% | 218 |
| 10am–11am | 72.2% | 0.0% | 176 |
| 11am–12pm | 59.8% | 5.4% | 92 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.3% | 0.6% | 171 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.0% | 6.0% | 116 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.5% | 2.4% | 123 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.9% | 2.7% | 450 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.0% | 9.1% | 55 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.2% | 1.9% | 106 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.5% | 3.0% | 168 |
| 8pm–9pm | 62.0% | 2.7% | 715 |
| 9pm–10pm | 79.4% | 7.3% | 205 |
| 10pm–11pm | 47.5% | 7.1% | 196 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORD to FSD
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) | 59.3% | -10.9 pts | 13.2% | 68 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.4% | -4.9 pts | 3.6% | 140 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 57.6% | -12.7 pts | 3.0% | 505 |
| All other days | 70.3% | — | 2.7% | 2,469 |
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).