Chicago (ORD) to Morgantown (MGW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Morgantown (MGW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 330 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 66% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.7% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 39 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.90
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 449 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to MGW
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (71% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 34 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 47 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 42 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 48 min |
| Friday | 59% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 47 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to MGW delayed?
- 34% of ORD–MGW 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 39 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to MGW?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (71% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to MGW?
- The scheduled ORD–MGW flight time averages 1h 42m over 449 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are ORD to MGW flights cancelled?
- 5.7% 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 MGW?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 561 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.