Huntsville (HSV) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Huntsville (HSV) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In June 2026, 93% of arrivals were on time; in March 2025 that fell to 55% — a 38-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 70% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (75% vs 47%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 510 mi
Best airline from HSV to ORD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 85% | 12 min | 0.8% | 130 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 32 min | 2.0% | 1,953 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HSV to ORD
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 24 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 77% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 33 min |
| Friday | 67% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 37 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 39 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather9%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HSV to ORD delayed?
- 30% of HSV–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 HSV to ORD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 130 flights. 2 airlines flew HSV–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HSV to ORD?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HSV to ORD?
- The scheduled HSV–ORD flight time averages 2h 14m over 510 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are HSV to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from HSV to ORD?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,083 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.