Route on-time record
MGW to ORD: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Morgantown (Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field) to Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport). 347 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 71% arrived within 15 minutes and 5.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5134 at 3:13 PM.
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MGW → ORD
Morgantown to Chicago: 347 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
71%
Cancelled
5.8%
avg delay 48 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
75% on time vs 65% before 9 AM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
67% chance on time
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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 · SkyWest 5134 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:13 PM → 4:05 PM1h 52m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
67%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 72%
- Cancelled
- 5.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 49 min
- Arrived on time 72% of the time (313 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.1% of the time (17 of 331).
- Lands inside ORD's trouble window: 43% of its 237 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Strong track record · 313 flights
Find 3:13 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 5138 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:00 PM → 3:52 PM1h 52m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
66%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 69%
- Cancelled
- 13.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside ORD's trouble window: 43% of its 237 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 13 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)67%
347 flights · 71% on time as flown · 5.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM65%
93 flights · avg delay 50 min
- 9 AM to noon75%
183 flights · avg delay 48 min
- 3 to 6 PM69%
71 flights · avg delay 43 min
Best day: Tuesday (83%). Worst: Friday (69%).
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.
What delays this route
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)36%
- Air traffic control and airport volume10%
- Severe weather6%
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
MGW to ORD questions
- What time of day is best to fly MGW to ORD?
- 9 AM to noon: 75% of flights arrived on time, against 65% for departures before 9 AM.
- Which airline is most on time from MGW to ORD?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 67% chance of operating and arriving on time over 347 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 MGW to ORD?
- December (55% on time); the best was June (90%), 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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