Huntsville (HSV) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Huntsville (HSV) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2025, 88% of arrivals were on time; in March 2025 that fell to 55% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 69% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (73% vs 47%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 510 mi
Best airline from HSV to ORD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 14 min | 0.6% | 155 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68% | 33 min | 2.0% | 1,892 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HSV to ORD
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (75% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 26 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 77% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 35 min |
| Friday | 67% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 36 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 42 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather10%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HSV to ORD delayed?
- 31% of HSV–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 32 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HSV to ORD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 155 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 7 a.m. have the best record (75% 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 13m over 510 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are HSV to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 May 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,047 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.