Best Time to Fly ORD to VPS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
318 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Valparaiso (VPS) in the last 12 months, and 79.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 82.4%, while American Airlines trailed at 60.5%.
June has been the best month (89% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (69%).
0.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD to VPS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 82.4% | 48 min | 0.7% | 275 |
| American Airlines | 60.5% | 77 min | 0.0% | 43 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to VPS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 480 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 76.6% | 1.8% | 113 |
| 8am–9am | 82.8% | 0.5% | 204 |
| 9am–10am | 82.3% | 0.8% | 125 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 13 | |
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 VPS
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 | 7 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.5% | -2.6 pts | 2.5% | 119 |
| All other days | 81.1% | — | 0.3% | 339 |
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).