Best Time to Fly ORD to PLN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Pellston Regional Emmet County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
216 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Pellston (PLN) in the last 12 months, and 69.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
May has been the best month (83% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (61%).
4.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD to PLN 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 | 69.1% | 82 min | 4.2% | 216 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to PLN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 367 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 11am–12pm | 68.8% | 1.1% | 94 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.5% | 1.8% | 165 |
| 4pm–5pm | 55.1% | 6.0% | 83 |
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 PLN
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.8% | -10.4 pts | 3.0% | 202 |
| All other days | 75.2% | — | 1.8% | 165 |
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).