Best Time to Fly SGF to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Springfield-Branson National → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,469 flights were scheduled from Springfield (SGF) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 71.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 76.8% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 57.0%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and March the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 3.2% (US average 1.8%).
SGF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 76.8% | 82 min | 2.4% | 1,091 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 57.0% | 83 min | 5.6% | 378 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SGF to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,114 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 84.3% | 0.5% | 367 |
| 6am–7am | 89.0% | 0.0% | 109 |
| 7am–8am | 77.3% | 1.4% | 358 |
| 8am–9am | 76.2% | 0.6% | 169 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | 78.3% | 0.5% | 380 |
| 11am–12pm | 72.8% | 1.0% | 308 |
| 12pm–1pm | 69.6% | 0.0% | 168 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.3% | 1.6% | 304 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.6% | 2.8% | 211 |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 5pm–6pm | 59.4% | 1.7% | 178 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.3% | 4.8% | 330 |
| 7pm–8pm | 53.0% | 10.0% | 130 |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 SGF 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) | 59.5% | -14.5 pts | 16.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.8% | -3.2 pts | 0.0% | 113 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.2% | -4.8 pts | 2.9% | 559 |
| All other days | 74.0% | — | 1.4% | 2,392 |
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).