Akron (CAK) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Akron (CAK) to Chicago (ORD) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.6% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 344 mi
Best airline from CAK to ORD
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 19 min | 2.9% | 171 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 31 min | 3.1% | 2,767 |
| PSA Airlines | 69% | 35 min | 7.9% | 380 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CAK to ORD
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 32 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 77% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 23 min |
| Friday | 68% | 43 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 34 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CAK to ORD delayed?
- 27% of CAK–ORD flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 31 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CAK to ORD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 171 flights. 3 airlines flew CAK–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CAK to ORD?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CAK to ORD?
- The scheduled CAK–ORD flight time averages 1h 48m over 344 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are CAK to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CAK to ORD?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,318 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.