Fort Dodge (FOD) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Dodge (FOD) to Chicago (ORD) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.6% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 324 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FOD to ORD
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 36 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 41 min |
| Friday | 76% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 31 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 operations25%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FOD to ORD delayed?
- 23% of FOD–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 28 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FOD to ORD?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FOD to ORD?
- The scheduled FOD–ORD flight time averages 1h 30m over 324 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are FOD to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 FOD to ORD?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,180 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.