Best Time to Fly SPI to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Abraham Lincoln Capital → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
707 flights were scheduled from Springfield (SPI) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 81.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 82.8%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 66.1%.
October has been the best month (89% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (77%).
3.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SPI 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 | 82.8% | 91 min | 3.1% | 644 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 66.1% | 124 min | 6.3% | 63 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SPI to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 915 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.6% | 1.9% | 108 |
| 6am–7am | 88.0% | 2.1% | 188 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | 93.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.9% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 1pm–2pm | 91.7% | 0.8% | 133 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.1% | 2.9% | 139 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.3% | 2.2% | 46 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.2% | 6.5% | 215 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 7 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SPI 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 | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 27 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.7% | -4.0 pts | 3.6% | 195 |
| All other days | 81.7% | — | 2.2% | 680 |
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).