Panama City (ECP) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Panama City (ECP) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 51% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 810 mi
Best airline from ECP to ORD
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 14 min | 0.0% | 189 |
| Envoy Air | 80% | 13 min | 4.1% | 169 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 21 min | 1.2% | 250 |
| United Airlines | 68% | 28 min | 0.5% | 191 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ECP to ORD
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 11 min |
| Friday | 71% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ECP to ORD delayed?
- 23% of ECP–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ECP to ORD?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 189 flights. 4 airlines flew ECP–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ECP to ORD?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ECP to ORD?
- The scheduled ECP–ORD flight time averages 2h 41m over 810 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are ECP to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ECP to ORD?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 807 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.