Best Time to Fly SCE to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
State College Regional → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
550 flights were scheduled from State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 74.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
June has been the best month (87% on time) and Tuesday the weakest day of the week (67%).
2.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SCE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.7% | 104 min | 2.0% | 544 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 6 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SCE to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 963 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 85.7% | 1.0% | 99 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 8am–9am | 77.3% | 2.2% | 46 |
| 10am–11am | 75.8% | 1.5% | 341 |
| 11am–12pm | 91.1% | 2.1% | 93 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.4% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.4% | 2.5% | 282 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SCE 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) | Limited data | 19 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.2% | +12.7 pts | 0.7% | 144 |
| All other days | 74.5% | — | 1.6% | 771 |
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).