Fresno (FAT) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fresno (FAT) to Chicago (ORD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 195 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.9% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.53
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,730 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FAT to ORD
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 7 a.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 10 min |
| Friday | 67% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FAT to ORD delayed?
- 30% of FAT–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 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FAT to ORD?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 7 a.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FAT to ORD?
- The scheduled FAT–ORD flight time averages 3h 60m over 1,730 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are FAT to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.9% 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 day of the week is most reliable for FAT to ORD?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 64%.
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Based on 388 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.