Best Time to Fly ORD to LSE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → La Crosse Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,051 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) in the last 12 months, and 75.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and December the worst month (57%).
The cancellation rate was 4.6% (US average 1.8%).
ORD to LSE 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 | 75.8% | 60 min | 4.6% | 1,051 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to LSE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,716 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 84.5% | 4.2% | 168 |
| 9am–10am | 84.2% | 2.6% | 228 |
| 10am–11am | 85.6% | 0.0% | 160 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.2% | 1.1% | 187 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.2% | 2.9% | 69 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.1% | 2.1% | 234 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 74.6% | 1.2% | 247 |
| 9pm–10pm | 61.1% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 10pm–11pm | 69.7% | 8.1% | 295 |
| 11pm–12am | 80.0% | 11.4% | 35 |
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 LSE
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) | Limited data | 31 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 54.0% | -25.0 pts | 7.5% | 40 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.2% | -6.8 pts | 1.8% | 342 |
| All other days | 79.1% | — | 3.0% | 1,303 |
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).