Best Time to Fly ORD to MHK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Manhattan Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
572 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Manhattan/Ft. Riley (MHK) in the last 12 months, and 67.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 74.1% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 59.8%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (76% on time) and December the worst month (52%).
The cancellation rate was 4.0% (US average 1.8%).
ORD to MHK 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 | 74.1% | 69 min | 3.4% | 321 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 59.8% | 135 min | 4.8% | 251 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to MHK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 804 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | 72.5% | 1.9% | 104 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.9% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.0% | 4.0% | 124 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.1% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 51.2% | 4.4% | 45 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.1% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 9pm–10pm | 63.9% | 5.7% | 88 |
| 10pm–11pm | 49.7% | 6.7% | 180 |
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 MHK
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 | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.2% | -2.4 pts | 3.8% | 160 |
| All other days | 68.7% | — | 2.5% | 603 |
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).