Hancock/Houghton (CMX) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on CMX–ORD: 5% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 36 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 360 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CMX to ORD
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (81% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 38 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 33 min |
| Friday | 63% | 42 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 57 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 operations33%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CMX to ORD delayed?
- 31% of CMX–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 36 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CMX to ORD?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CMX to ORD?
- The scheduled CMX–ORD flight time averages 1h 46m over 360 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are CMX to ORD flights cancelled?
- 5% 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 CMX to ORD?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,608 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.