Best Time to Fly ORD to TVC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Cherry Capital
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,770 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) in the last 12 months, and 68.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 5 airlines on the route at 80.0%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 64.8%.
September has been the best month (78% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (63%).
4.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD to TVC 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 | 80.0% | 60 min | 2.2% | 268 |
| Republic Airways | 71.6% | 77 min | 4.7% | 490 |
| PSA Airlines | 67.6% | 102 min | 8.2% | 377 |
| United Airlines | 65.4% | 81 min | 2.5% | 446 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 64.8% | 99 min | 5.2% | 1,189 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to TVC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,420 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 8am–9am | 83.7% | 1.9% | 156 |
| 9am–10am | 80.3% | 1.9% | 312 |
| 10am–11am | 72.2% | 2.6% | 341 |
| 11am–12pm | 68.2% | 3.8% | 291 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.3% | 0.4% | 227 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.1% | 2.6% | 343 |
| 2pm–3pm | 65.6% | 3.8% | 263 |
| 3pm–4pm | 60.0% | 5.1% | 449 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.4% | 6.1% | 264 |
| 5pm–6pm | 54.7% | 8.5% | 165 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.5% | 2.7% | 292 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.1% | 0.9% | 225 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.6% | 2.1% | 529 |
| 9pm–10pm | 60.6% | 6.2% | 388 |
| 10pm–11pm | 65.1% | 2.9% | 171 |
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 TVC
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) | 46.1% | -24.2 pts | 24.6% | 69 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 60.1% | -10.3 pts | 2.5% | 203 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.8% | -7.6 pts | 3.1% | 1,035 |
| All other days | 70.4% | — | 3.1% | 3,113 |
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).