Chicago (ORD) to Appleton (ATW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on ORD–ATW: 3.1% 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, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 6.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 160 mi
Best airline from ORD to ATW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 75% | 16 min | 3.0% | 1,620 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 27 min | 3.2% | 3,255 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to ATW
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 24 min |
| Friday | 67% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 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 aircraft39%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to ATW delayed?
- 29% of ORD–ATW 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to ATW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 1,620 flights. 2 airlines flew ORD–ATW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to ATW?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to ATW?
- The scheduled ORD–ATW flight time averages 1h 11m over 160 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are ORD to ATW flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 ORD to ATW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from ORD
Other ways to fly to Appleton (ATW)
Related guides
Based on 4,875 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.