Tulsa (TUL) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 (84% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 5.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 585 mi
Best airline from TUL to ORD
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 13 min | 1.3% | 77 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 14 min | 2.3% | 431 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 20 min | 1.2% | 1,773 |
| Envoy Air | 80% | 14 min | 2.1% | 1,493 |
| 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. (92% 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% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 16 min |
| Friday | 78% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 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 operations25%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather13%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TUL to ORD?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 77 flights. 5 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 (92% 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 5m 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?
- 1.8% 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 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 3,953 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.