Best Time to Fly ORD to FAR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Hector International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,052 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Fargo (FAR) in the last 12 months, and 70.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 77.2% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 62.8%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (77% on time) and December the worst month (54%).
The cancellation rate was 3.2% (US average 1.8%).
ORD to FAR 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 | 77.2% | 64 min | 3.0% | 1,067 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 62.8% | 79 min | 3.5% | 985 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to FAR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,133 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 72.2% | 1.1% | 728 |
| 9am–10am | 79.5% | 0.7% | 604 |
| 10am–11am | 84.9% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.9% | 2.4% | 85 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.9% | 2.3% | 88 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.1% | 1.7% | 636 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.3% | 0.8% | 117 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.3% | 1.2% | 242 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.4% | 3.5% | 319 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 56.8% | 2.4% | 492 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.8% | 3.0% | 333 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.1% | 4.6% | 241 |
| 10pm–11pm | 64.5% | 4.3% | 163 |
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 FAR
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) | 50.0% | -23.1 pts | 12.8% | 78 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 54.0% | -19.2 pts | 2.5% | 157 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.6% | -3.5 pts | 1.6% | 734 |
| All other days | 73.1% | — | 1.8% | 3,164 |
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).