Best Time to Fly ORD to HSV: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,101 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Huntsville (HSV) in the last 12 months, and 66.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 11.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (80% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (62%).
3.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD to HSV 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 | 66.2% | 102 min | 3.8% | 1,085 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 16 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to HSV
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,990 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 81.1% | 1.1% | 269 |
| 9am–10am | 55.0% | 7.0% | 43 |
| 10am–11am | 72.4% | 1.3% | 385 |
| 11am–12pm | 65.3% | 2.2% | 181 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.0% | 5.1% | 137 |
| 5pm–6pm | 57.2% | 1.2% | 168 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.0% | 1.1% | 367 |
| 7pm–8pm | 52.2% | 0.0% | 113 |
| 8pm–9pm | 58.7% | 5.2% | 134 |
| 9pm–10pm | 59.2% | 7.2% | 83 |
| 10pm–11pm | 63.9% | 4.0% | 101 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 4 | |
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 HSV
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) | 57.5% | -11.4 pts | 18.4% | 49 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 50.7% | -18.2 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.5% | -6.4 pts | 2.0% | 352 |
| All other days | 68.9% | — | 2.0% | 1,514 |
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).