Best Time to Fly FNT to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bishop International → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 66.7% of Flint (FNT) to Chicago (ORD) flights arrived on time (1,918 scheduled flights). That is 11.0 points below the national 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 (72% on time) and December the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 4.2% (US average 1.8%).
FNT 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 | 66.7% | 122 min | 4.2% | 1,918 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly FNT to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,050 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 75.9% | 4.9% | 223 |
| 6am–7am | 78.0% | 1.6% | 255 |
| 7am–8am | 80.8% | 2.0% | 659 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | 60.0% | 2.6% | 154 |
| 11am–12pm | 71.4% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 12pm–1pm | 52.6% | 2.0% | 99 |
| 1pm–2pm | 66.3% | 1.1% | 90 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.1% | 1.5% | 409 |
| 3pm–4pm | 56.2% | 7.2% | 69 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.8% | 2.2% | 499 |
| 5pm–6pm | 47.9% | 4.8% | 147 |
| 6pm–7pm | 34.8% | 4.2% | 72 |
| 7pm–8pm | 44.1% | 8.4% | 213 |
| 8pm–9pm | 51.0% | 5.7% | 106 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on FNT 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) | 56.5% | -12.5 pts | 16.4% | 55 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.7% | -2.4 pts | 3.1% | 96 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.3% | -5.8 pts | 2.0% | 595 |
| All other days | 69.0% | — | 2.9% | 2,304 |
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).