Best Time to Fly ORD to SGF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Springfield-Branson National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,466 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Springfield (SGF) in the last 12 months, and 76.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 78.6% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 68.3%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and December the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
ORD to SGF 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 | 78.6% | 64 min | 2.5% | 1,089 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68.3% | 74 min | 4.0% | 377 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to SGF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,113 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 8am–9am | 84.4% | 1.1% | 664 |
| 9am–10am | 77.4% | 1.1% | 95 |
| 10am–11am | 69.1% | 0.0% | 123 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.2% | 3.4% | 89 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.6% | 1.6% | 374 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.9% | 0.0% | 112 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.4% | 1.2% | 86 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.9% | 1.7% | 356 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.9% | 5.0% | 120 |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.6% | 4.8% | 104 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.3% | 0.0% | 319 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.5% | 1.8% | 225 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.5% | 3.3% | 390 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 90.0% | 3.9% | 52 |
| 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 SGF
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) | 65.1% | -12.5 pts | 14.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.7% | -8.9 pts | 0.0% | 115 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.0% | -4.6 pts | 2.3% | 559 |
| All other days | 77.6% | — | 1.5% | 2,389 |
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).