Joplin (JLN) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Joplin (JLN) to Chicago (ORD) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 484 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JLN to ORD
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 a.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 34 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 33 min |
| Friday | 81% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 39 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 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 aircraft16%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JLN to ORD delayed?
- 18% of JLN–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 30 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JLN to ORD?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 a.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JLN to ORD?
- The scheduled JLN–ORD flight time averages 1h 54m over 484 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are JLN to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 JLN to ORD?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 761 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.