Best Time to Fly ORD to MBS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → MBS International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,006 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Saginaw/Bay City/Midland (MBS) in the last 12 months, and 65.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 12.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (78% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (62%).
3.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD to MBS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 65.5% | 87 min | 3.4% | 1,006 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to MBS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,089 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 9am–10am | 87.2% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 10am–11am | 71.8% | 1.2% | 172 |
| 11am–12pm | 71.9% | 1.6% | 451 |
| 1pm–2pm | 70.0% | 1.3% | 477 |
| 2pm–3pm | 60.3% | 1.4% | 74 |
| 3pm–4pm | 52.3% | 6.4% | 47 |
| 4pm–5pm | 40.0% | 3.2% | 31 |
| 5pm–6pm | 54.2% | 3.7% | 136 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.2% | 2.5% | 489 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 67.1% | 6.7% | 75 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 1 | |
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 MBS
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) | 55.9% | -13.8 pts | 10.5% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 51.5% | -18.2 pts | 1.4% | 69 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.5% | -4.2 pts | 1.9% | 324 |
| All other days | 69.7% | — | 2.0% | 1,658 |
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).