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Route on-time record

FAR to ORD: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Fargo (Hector International Airport) to Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport). 2,094 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3340 at 7:00 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

FAR → ORD

Fargo to Chicago: 2,094 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

72%

Cancelled

2.3%

avg delay 30 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

77% on time vs 60% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

72% chance on time

Check FAR to ORD fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $248 (United 5703 on 2026-10-24). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Envoy 3340 · sold as American Eagle

    7:00 AM → 9:08 AM2h 08m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    1.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (75 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 77% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 60%).

    Moderate track record · 75 flights

    Find 7:00 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Envoy 4107 · sold as American Eagle

    5:10 AM → 7:17 AM2h 07m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (278 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 77% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 60%).

    Strong track record · 278 flights

    Find 5:10 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Envoy 3520 · sold as American Eagle

    12:14 PM → 2:22 PM2h 08m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside ORD's trouble window: 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find 12:14 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Envoy 3605 · sold as American Eagle

    12:20 PM → 2:20 PM2h 00m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside ORD's trouble window: 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 56% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 25 flights

    Find 12:20 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · SkyWest 4778 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    1:08 PM → 3:15 PM2h 07m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside ORD's trouble window: 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find 1:08 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · SkyWest 5371 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:25 AM → 12:42 PM2h 17m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    1.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (213 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 213 flights

    Find 10:25 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Envoy 3404 · sold as American Eagle

    2:17 PM → 4:23 PM2h 06m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside ORD's trouble window: 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (36 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 36 flights

    Find 2:17 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · SkyWest 5232 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    1:31 PM → 3:40 PM2h 09m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    1.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    44 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (318 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside ORD's trouble window: 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Strong track record · 318 flights

    Find 1:31 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Envoy 3664 · sold as American Eagle

    7:26 PM → 9:34 PM2h 08m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    5.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (56 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.0% of the time (3 of 60).
    • 66% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (56 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 56 flights

    Find 7:26 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Envoy 4253 · sold as American Eagle

    7:20 PM → 9:26 PM2h 06m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    16.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 16.7% of the time (5 of 30).
    • 60% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 25 flights

    Find 7:20 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)72%

    1,057 flights · 74% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)68%

    1,037 flights · 70% on time as flown · 2.5% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM77%

    610 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • 9 AM to noon75%

    222 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • Noon to 3 PM73%

    778 flights · avg delay 33 min

  • 3 to 6 PM60%

    273 flights · avg delay 32 min

  • 6 to 9 PM66%

    211 flights · avg delay 38 min

Best day: Saturday (79%). Worst: Sunday (73%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
69
F
75
M
78
A
75
M
78
J
76
J
70
A
77
S
80
O
82
N
79
D
69

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)37%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume30%
  • Late-arriving aircraft24%
  • Severe weather8%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

FAR to ORD questions

What time of day is best to fly FAR to ORD?
Before 9 AM: 77% of flights arrived on time, against 60% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from FAR to ORD?
Envoy, with a season-adjusted 72% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,057 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on FAR to ORD?
January (69% on time); the best was October (82%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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