Best Time to Fly ORD to AVL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Asheville Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,476 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Asheville (AVL) in the last 12 months, and 74.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 81.3%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 69.7%.
October has been the best month (86% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (71%).
2.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD to AVL 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 | 81.3% | 55 min | 2.5% | 650 |
| Republic Airways | 70.7% | 76 min | 2.4% | 42 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69.7% | 66 min | 2.3% | 783 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to AVL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,538 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 84.1% | 0.0% | 88 |
| 7am–8am | 82.6% | 3.5% | 202 |
| 8am–9am | 84.2% | 1.3% | 463 |
| 9am–10am | 91.5% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 10am–11am | 76.0% | 3.9% | 52 |
| 11am–12pm | 72.8% | 0.7% | 152 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.7% | 2.5% | 316 |
| 2pm–3pm | 68.0% | 1.9% | 208 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.0% | 2.6% | 271 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 51.6% | 2.5% | 157 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.7% | 4.6% | 393 |
| 7pm–8pm | 83.5% | 4.2% | 95 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 3 | |
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 AVL
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) | 67.5% | -10.6 pts | 13.0% | 46 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.7% | -15.4 pts | 0.0% | 67 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.8% | -9.3 pts | 1.8% | 515 |
| All other days | 78.1% | — | 2.7% | 1,910 |
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).