Chicago (ORD) to Manhattan/Ft. Riley (MHK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Manhattan/Ft. Riley (MHK) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 68% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 77% of the time.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 501 mi
Best airline from ORD to MHK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 77% | 16 min | 2.5% | 440 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 57% | 54 min | 4.1% | 364 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to MHK
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (79% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 35 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 56% | 35 min |
| Friday | 64% | 45 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 37 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft19%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather30%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to MHK delayed?
- 32% of ORD–MHK 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 33 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to MHK?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 440 flights. 2 airlines flew ORD–MHK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to MHK?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to MHK?
- The scheduled ORD–MHK flight time averages 1h 56m over 501 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are ORD to MHK flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 MHK?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 804 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.