Chicago (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying ORD to TVC isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 67% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 74% of the time.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 7.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 224 mi
Best airline from ORD to TVC
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 74% | 16 min | 0.9% | 789 |
| Republic Airways | 74% | 19 min | 3.9% | 700 |
| PSA Airlines | 68% | 35 min | 8.2% | 377 |
| United Airlines | 65% | 30 min | 1.7% | 961 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 63% | 36 min | 4.3% | 1,727 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to TVC
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 71% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 34 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 30 min |
| Friday | 65% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 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 aircraft36%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to TVC delayed?
- 33% of ORD–TVC 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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to TVC?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 789 flights. 5 airlines flew ORD–TVC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to TVC?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to TVC?
- The scheduled ORD–TVC flight time averages 1h 18m over 224 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are ORD to TVC flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 TVC?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,554 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.