Best Time to Fly ORD to CAE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Columbia Metropolitan
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
514 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Columbia (CAE) in the last 12 months, and 69.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 78.8% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 66.3%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and December the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 3.3% (US average 1.8%).
ORD to CAE 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 | 78.8% | 61 min | 4.9% | 144 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 66.3% | 67 min | 2.7% | 370 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to CAE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 895 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 91.8% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 10am–11am | 65.7% | 3.5% | 145 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.1% | 0.6% | 318 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.0% | 0.4% | 273 |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.8% | 13.2% | 38 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.2% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 4 | |
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 CAE
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) | 62.5% | -12.5 pts | 11.1% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.7% | -3.3 pts | 3.6% | 56 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.5% | +2.5 pts | 3.2% | 124 |
| All other days | 75.0% | — | 1.0% | 679 |
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).