Best Time to Fly RIC to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Richmond International → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,216 flights were scheduled from Richmond (RIC) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 78.1% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Republic Airways led with 82.9% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 67.7%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and December the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 3.9% (US average 1.8%).
RIC to ORD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 82.9% | 87 min | 3.5% | 904 |
| United Airlines | 82.9% | 57 min | 3.0% | 295 |
| Envoy Air | 80.0% | 69 min | 3.2% | 378 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 67.7% | 110 min | 5.2% | 639 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RIC to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,118 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.3% | 1.9% | 105 |
| 6am–7am | 86.8% | 1.6% | 923 |
| 7am–8am | 88.6% | 3.4% | 118 |
| 8am–9am | 88.3% | 7.7% | 65 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 10am–11am | 86.0% | 2.0% | 343 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.4% | 1.1% | 353 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.8% | 4.7% | 85 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.0% | 3.1% | 130 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 51.5% | 0.0% | 140 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.8% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.9% | 4.5% | 377 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.1% | 7.5% | 159 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.2% | 12.1% | 99 |
| 8pm–9pm | 38.4% | 6.7% | 135 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 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 RIC to ORD
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) | 56.1% | -24.4 pts | 18.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.5% | -1.0 pts | 1.2% | 84 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.5% | -9.0 pts | 4.0% | 675 |
| All other days | 80.5% | — | 2.6% | 2,309 |
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).