Chicago (ORD) to Kalamazoo (AZO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on ORD–AZO: 4.4% 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, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 74% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 122 mi
Best airline from ORD to AZO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 74% | 17 min | 4.0% | 963 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 65% | 32 min | 6.7% | 163 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to AZO
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (44%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Friday | 73% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to AZO delayed?
- 27% of ORD–AZO 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to AZO?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 963 flights. 2 airlines flew ORD–AZO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to AZO?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (44%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to AZO?
- The scheduled ORD–AZO flight time averages 1h 1m over 122 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are ORD to AZO flights cancelled?
- 4.4% 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 AZO?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,126 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.