Best Time to Fly PLN to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Pellston Regional Emmet County → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 69.9% of Pellston (PLN) to Chicago (ORD) flights arrived on time (215 scheduled flights). That is 7.7 points below the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (75% on time) and July the worst month (56%).
The cancellation rate was 4.2% (US average 1.8%).
PLN to ORD 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 | 69.9% | 105 min | 4.2% | 215 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PLN to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 366 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 91.8% | 3.9% | 51 |
| 2pm–3pm | 62.4% | 0.8% | 119 |
| 3pm–4pm | 57.9% | 3.2% | 185 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 11 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PLN to ORD
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) | 62.0% | -4.2 pts | 2.5% | 202 |
| All other days | 66.2% | — | 2.4% | 164 |
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).