Chicago (ORD) to Akron (CAK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Akron (CAK) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.5% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 66% land on time, below the national average of 78%. SkyWest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 68% of the time.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 5.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 344 mi
Best airline from ORD to CAK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 68% | 29 min | 2.9% | 2,614 |
| 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. (76% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 33 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 71% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 30 min |
| Friday | 59% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 40 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 system14%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to CAK delayed?
- 34% of ORD–CAK flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 32 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to CAK?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 68%, based on 2,614 flights. 2 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 (76% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (47%). 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 34% of the time.
- How often are ORD to CAK flights cancelled?
- 3.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 3,044 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.