Best Time to Fly ORD to ALB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Albany International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,322 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Albany (ALB) in the last 12 months, and 75.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 79.4%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 74.1%.
May has been the best month (84% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (73%).
2.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD to ALB 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 | 79.4% | 54 min | 2.4% | 700 |
| Republic Airways | 74.5% | 72 min | 4.3% | 558 |
| United Airlines | 74.4% | 68 min | 1.3% | 767 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.1% | 80 min | 3.4% | 297 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to ALB
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 | Limited data | 2 | |
| 7am–8am | 91.6% | 0.3% | 359 |
| 8am–9am | 81.8% | 1.0% | 306 |
| 9am–10am | 84.6% | 1.3% | 230 |
| 10am–11am | 90.5% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.2% | 0.5% | 558 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.1% | 2.8% | 181 |
| 1pm–2pm | 70.9% | 2.2% | 89 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.4% | 1.6% | 560 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.0% | 4.5% | 44 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.2% | 8.3% | 72 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.4% | 0.9% | 768 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.4% | 6.6% | 304 |
| 9pm–10pm | 68.5% | 7.1% | 99 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORD to ALB
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) | 48.3% | -29.7 pts | 10.4% | 67 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.2% | -12.8 pts | 1.6% | 121 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.0% | -4.1 pts | 1.7% | 785 |
| All other days | 78.0% | — | 1.7% | 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).