Best Time to Fly ALB to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albany International → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,321 flights were scheduled from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 78.1% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Envoy Air led with 83.0% on time and Republic Airways was last with 73.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and December the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 2.7% (US average 1.8%).
ALB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 83.0% | 94 min | 1.9% | 700 |
| United Airlines | 78.6% | 95 min | 1.8% | 767 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.0% | 90 min | 3.7% | 296 |
| Republic Airways | 73.2% | 75 min | 4.5% | 558 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ALB to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,715 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 85.2% | 0.8% | 853 |
| 7am–8am | 87.4% | 1.6% | 317 |
| 8am–9am | 79.5% | 1.6% | 125 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 26 | |
| 10am–11am | 93.8% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.3% | 0.5% | 409 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.4% | 2.1% | 233 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.5% | 2.1% | 241 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.0% | 2.1% | 47 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.1% | 5.1% | 59 |
| 4pm–5pm | 63.7% | 1.3% | 670 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.8% | 4.2% | 189 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.8% | 3.8% | 393 |
| 7pm–8pm | 77.4% | 7.7% | 91 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 30 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ALB 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) | 62.7% | -16.2 pts | 10.4% | 67 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.3% | -1.6 pts | 1.6% | 121 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.7% | -6.1 pts | 1.8% | 785 |
| All other days | 78.9% | — | 1.8% | 2,742 |
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).