Chicago (ORD) to Sioux Falls (FSD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on ORD–FSD: 3% 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, 67% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 76% of the time.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 462 mi
Best airline from ORD to FSD
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 76% | 14 min | 4.5% | 792 |
| Republic Airways | 73% | 23 min | 2.1% | 97 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 66% | 33 min | 2.8% | 1,576 |
| United Airlines | 60% | 30 min | 1.8% | 718 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to FSD
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (79% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 69% | 30 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 25 min |
| Friday | 66% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 74% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 36 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to FSD delayed?
- 33% of ORD–FSD 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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to FSD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 792 flights. 4 airlines flew ORD–FSD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to FSD?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 10 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 FSD?
- The scheduled ORD–FSD flight time averages 1h 53m over 462 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are ORD to FSD flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 FSD?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 39% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 56-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,213 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.