Best Time to Fly SHD to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Shenandoah Valley Regional → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 70.5% of Staunton (SHD) to Chicago (ORD) flights arrived on time (179 scheduled flights). That is 7.1 points below the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
SHD 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 | 70.5% | 152 min | 1.7% | 179 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SHD to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 179 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm–1pm | 67.6% | 0.9% | 107 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.0% | 2.8% | 72 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SHD to ORD
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.0% | +6.0 pts | 2.1% | 47 |
| All other days | 69.0% | — | 1.5% | 132 |
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).