Best Time to Fly VPS to ORD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach → Chicago O'Hare International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
318 flights were scheduled from Valparaiso (VPS) to Chicago (ORD) in the last 12 months, and 75.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Envoy Air led with 78.9% on time and American Airlines was last with 53.5%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and August the worst month (59%).
The cancellation rate was 0.3% (US average 1.8%).
VPS 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 | 78.9% | 83 min | 0.4% | 275 |
| American Airlines | 53.5% | 137 min | 0.0% | 43 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly VPS to ORD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 480 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 72.6% | 1.8% | 109 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.2% | 0.0% | 199 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.0% | 0.9% | 109 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.4% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 5 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on VPS 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 | 7 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.7% | -5.9 pts | 2.5% | 119 |
| All other days | 76.6% | — | 0.3% | 339 |
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).