Sioux Falls (FSD) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sioux Falls (FSD) to Chicago (ORD) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. United Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 462 mi
Best airline from FSD to ORD
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 12 min | 1.8% | 719 |
| Envoy Air | 79% | 15 min | 4.3% | 795 |
| Republic Airways | 73% | 21 min | 3.1% | 97 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 64% | 37 min | 3.0% | 1,573 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FSD to ORD
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (30%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 77% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 29 min |
| Friday | 70% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 21 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 aircraft28%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FSD to ORD delayed?
- 27% of FSD–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FSD to ORD?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 719 flights. 4 airlines flew FSD–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FSD to ORD?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (30%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FSD to ORD?
- The scheduled FSD–ORD flight time averages 1h 52m over 462 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are FSD to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 FSD to ORD?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,214 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.