State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In June 2025, 96% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 57% — a 38-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (78% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 528 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SCE to ORD
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 63% | 44 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 27 min |
| Thursdaybest | 79% | 29 min |
| Friday | 69% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SCE to ORD delayed?
- 26% of SCE–ORD flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 26 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SCE to ORD?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SCE to ORD?
- The scheduled SCE–ORD flight time averages 2h 6m over 528 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are SCE to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SCE to ORD?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 967 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.