Best Time to Fly ORD to JLN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Joplin Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
365 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Joplin (JLN) in the last 12 months, and 69.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.3 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 (75% on time) and July the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 2.7% (US average 1.8%).
ORD to JLN 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 | 69.3% | 94 min | 2.7% | 365 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to JLN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 730 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | 66.7% | 0.8% | 122 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.5% | 3.6% | 83 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 74.0% | 2.9% | 519 |
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 JLN
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) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 60.0% | -15.0 pts | 3.2% | 124 |
| All other days | 75.0% | — | 2.1% | 562 |
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).