Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) to Chicago (ORD) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. American Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 7.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 196 mi
Best airline from CID to ORD
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 20 min | 6.2% | 194 |
| United Airlines | 78% | 18 min | 2.2% | 923 |
| Envoy Air | 76% | 18 min | 2.4% | 1,784 |
| Republic Airways | 72% | 21 min | 5.2% | 582 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68% | 34 min | 3.2% | 1,689 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CID to ORD
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 18 min |
| Friday | 67% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CID to ORD delayed?
- 26% of CID–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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CID to ORD?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 194 flights. 5 airlines flew CID–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CID to ORD?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CID to ORD?
- The scheduled CID–ORD flight time averages 1h 22m over 196 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CID to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 CID to ORD?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,173 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.