Chicago (ORD) to Salina (SLN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Salina (SLN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 362 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 68% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.99
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 559 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to SLN
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 65% | 28 min |
| Thursdaybest | 73% | 20 min |
| Friday | 68% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 52 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 46 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to SLN delayed?
- 32% of ORD–SLN 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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to SLN?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to SLN?
- The scheduled ORD–SLN flight time averages 2h 6m over 559 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are ORD to SLN flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ORD to SLN?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 37% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 60-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 749 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.