Best Time to Fly ORD to AVP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Wilkes Barre Scranton International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 73.7% of Chicago (ORD) to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (AVP) flights arrived on time (843 scheduled flights). That is 4.0 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 76.5% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 63.1%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and April the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 2.5% (US average 1.8%).
ORD to AVP 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 | 76.5% | 62 min | 2.9% | 663 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 63.1% | 88 min | 1.1% | 180 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to AVP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,358 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 70.8% | 1.4% | 74 |
| 11am–12pm | 61.8% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.8% | 0.0% | 203 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.0% | 0.0% | 183 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.9% | 1.3% | 153 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.3% | 2.3% | 130 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.6% | 1.6% | 128 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.5% | 1.7% | 118 |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.4% | 5.6% | 287 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 24 | |
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 AVP
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) | 60.0% | -15.9 pts | 6.2% | 32 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.4% | -10.5 pts | 0.0% | 52 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.1% | -3.8 pts | 2.4% | 246 |
| All other days | 75.9% | — | 1.9% | 1,028 |
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).