Best Time to Fly SBN to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
South Bend International → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,738 flights were scheduled from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 66.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 11.7 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 (73% on time) and July the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 3.9% (US average 1.8%).
SBN 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 | 66.1% | 97 min | 3.9% | 2,725 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 2 | ||
| United Airlines | Limited data | 11 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SBN to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,888 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 81.4% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 6am–7am | 85.7% | 0.9% | 650 |
| 7am–8am | 77.1% | 1.2% | 725 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 9am–10am | 75.7% | 1.5% | 728 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 11am–12pm | 71.8% | 2.4% | 338 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 68.2% | 2.4% | 668 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.1% | 4.1% | 314 |
| 4pm–5pm | 52.7% | 4.0% | 580 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.4% | 1.4% | 140 |
| 6pm–7pm | 53.0% | 3.8% | 529 |
| 7pm–8pm | 61.9% | 4.5% | 44 |
| 8pm–9pm | 62.2% | 14.9% | 87 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SBN to ORD
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) | 52.6% | -19.2 pts | 11.5% | 87 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.8% | -6.0 pts | 2.0% | 200 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.8% | -6.0 pts | 1.9% | 774 |
| All other days | 71.8% | — | 2.5% | 3,827 |
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).