Best Time to Fly ORD to MLI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Quad Cities International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,264 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Moline (MLI) in the last 12 months, and 69.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 75.9% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 67.3%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and December the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 5.1% (US average 1.8%).
ORD to MLI 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 | 75.9% | 59 min | 2.7% | 598 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 67.3% | 83 min | 6.0% | 1,656 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 10 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to MLI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,804 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 8am–9am | 73.9% | 4.2% | 313 |
| 9am–10am | 82.0% | 1.4% | 660 |
| 10am–11am | 75.4% | 3.1% | 130 |
| 11am–12pm | 72.2% | 1.6% | 128 |
| 12pm–1pm | 60.0% | 2.0% | 51 |
| 1pm–2pm | 70.2% | 1.4% | 222 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.4% | 2.3% | 174 |
| 3pm–4pm | 63.8% | 4.0% | 371 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.7% | 5.7% | 245 |
| 5pm–6pm | 60.3% | 6.4% | 390 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.8% | 1.9% | 54 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.2% | 2.7% | 222 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.2% | 1.9% | 318 |
| 9pm–10pm | 64.6% | 4.4% | 137 |
| 10pm–11pm | 62.5% | 7.4% | 325 |
| 11pm–12am | 79.0% | 5.0% | 60 |
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 MLI
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) | 60.7% | -10.8 pts | 18.7% | 75 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.5% | -4.0 pts | 1.7% | 119 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.9% | -2.6 pts | 4.6% | 672 |
| All other days | 71.5% | — | 3.0% | 2,938 |
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).