Hancock/Houghton (CMX) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on CMX–ORD: 4.7% 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, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 36 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- 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. (77% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 38 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 34 min |
| Friday | 64% | 43 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 58 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CMX to ORD delayed?
- 30% of CMX–ORD flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 (77% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (56%). 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 30% of the time.
- How often are CMX to ORD flights cancelled?
- 4.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 1,524 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.