Best Time to Fly ORD to ICT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,189 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Wichita (ICT) in the last 12 months, and 67.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 10.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Envoy Air led with 67.7% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 56.0%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (76% on time) and December the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 2.6% (US average 1.8%).
ORD to ICT 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 | 67.7% | 68 min | 3.3% | 520 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 67.6% | 75 min | 2.3% | 1,282 |
| United Airlines | 63.9% | 85 min | 1.9% | 312 |
| PSA Airlines | 56.0% | 78 min | 7.4% | 54 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 21 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to ICT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,045 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 81.7% | 0.0% | 498 |
| 9am–10am | 74.2% | 1.6% | 516 |
| 10am–11am | 63.7% | 1.6% | 379 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.1% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.8% | 0.4% | 252 |
| 1pm–2pm | 68.8% | 3.1% | 261 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.3% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 3pm–4pm | 64.3% | 2.2% | 314 |
| 4pm–5pm | 59.3% | 4.4% | 390 |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.9% | 1.1% | 282 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.0% | 2.7% | 771 |
| 9pm–10pm | 63.4% | 5.4% | 239 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 2 | |
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 ICT
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) | 44.9% | -25.7 pts | 6.8% | 74 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.4% | -6.2 pts | 0.7% | 148 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.7% | -6.9 pts | 1.7% | 756 |
| All other days | 70.6% | — | 2.1% | 3,067 |
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).