Tulsa (TUL) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tulsa (TUL) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 61% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 5.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 585 mi
Best airline from TUL to ORD
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 14 min | 2.3% | 431 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 19 min | 0.9% | 1,718 |
| Envoy Air | 79% | 14 min | 1.9% | 1,397 |
| PSA Airlines | 58% | 52 min | 3.9% | 179 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TUL to ORD
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TUL to ORD delayed?
- 21% of TUL–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TUL to ORD?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 431 flights. 4 airlines flew TUL–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TUL to ORD?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TUL to ORD?
- The scheduled TUL–ORD flight time averages 2h 4m over 585 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are TUL to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TUL to ORD?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,738 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.