Chicago (ORD) to Akron (CAK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Akron (CAK) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.8% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 67% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 75% of the time.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 344 mi
Best airline from ORD to CAK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 75% | 17 min | 3.5% | 172 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68% | 28 min | 3.2% | 2,768 |
| PSA Airlines | 55% | 59 min | 8.4% | 380 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to CAK
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (77% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 31 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 71% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 29 min |
| Friday | 60% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 38 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to CAK delayed?
- 33% of ORD–CAK 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to CAK?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 172 flights. 3 airlines flew ORD–CAK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to CAK?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (77% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to CAK?
- The scheduled ORD–CAK flight time averages 1h 36m over 344 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are ORD to CAK flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 CAK?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,320 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.