Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying FWA to ORD isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 7.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 157 mi
Best airline from FWA to ORD
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 15 min | 2.3% | 480 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 33 min | 3.5% | 4,009 |
| PSA Airlines | 44% | 62 min | 6.8% | 88 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FWA to ORD
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 34 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 27 min |
| Friday | 64% | 36 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 41 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FWA to ORD delayed?
- 31% of FWA–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 31 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FWA to ORD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 480 flights. 3 airlines flew FWA–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FWA to ORD?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FWA to ORD?
- The scheduled FWA–ORD flight time averages 1h 18m over 157 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are FWA to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 FWA to ORD?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,577 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.