Best Time to Fly CAK to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Akron-Canton Regional → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,026 flights were scheduled from Akron (CAK) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 73.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 77.7%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 69.1%.
October has been the best month (83% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (68%).
5.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CAK 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 | 77.7% | 83 min | 2.9% | 171 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73.8% | 120 min | 5.0% | 1,475 |
| PSA Airlines | 69.1% | 110 min | 7.9% | 380 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CAK to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,226 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6am–7am | 80.1% | 4.7% | 232 |
| 7am–8am | 84.9% | 2.3% | 741 |
| 8am–9am | 72.3% | 3.1% | 323 |
| 9am–10am | 86.7% | 6.2% | 32 |
| 10am–11am | 76.2% | 4.0% | 223 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.0% | 3.1% | 196 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.1% | 2.1% | 531 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 59.5% | 4.2% | 622 |
| 6pm–7pm | 60.5% | 8.2% | 292 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CAK 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) | 53.1% | -21.5 pts | 16.9% | 59 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 61.3% | -13.2 pts | 0.9% | 107 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.8% | -2.8 pts | 3.1% | 572 |
| All other days | 74.6% | — | 3.6% | 2,488 |
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).