Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LAF–ORD: 3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 36 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 119 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAF to ORD
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 41 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 29 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 40 min |
| Friday | 72% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 34 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 54 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAF to ORD delayed?
- 25% of LAF–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 36 minutes.
- How long is the flight from LAF to ORD?
- The scheduled LAF–ORD flight time averages 1h 8m over 119 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are LAF 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 LAF to ORD?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 566 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.