Chicago (ORD) to Panama City (ECP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ORD–ECP. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but March 2025 dropped to 61% — a gap of 36 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 810 mi
Best airline from ORD to ECP
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 87% | 7 min | 0.8% | 241 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 16 min | 0.6% | 313 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 13 min | 2.9% | 175 |
| United Airlines | 74% | 17 min | 0.0% | 191 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to ECP
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (79%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 10 min |
| Friday | 73% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to ECP delayed?
- 20% of ORD–ECP 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to ECP?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 241 flights. 4 airlines flew ORD–ECP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to ECP?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (79%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to ECP?
- The scheduled ORD–ECP flight time averages 2h 31m over 810 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ORD to ECP flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORD to ECP?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 928 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.