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Route on-time record

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

Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) to Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport). 392 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 68% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 4275 at 7:42 PM.

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ORD → CAE

Chicago to Columbia: 392 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

68%

Cancelled

2.6%

avg delay 23 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 56% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

65% chance on time

Check ORD to CAE fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $316 (American 4275 on 2026-10-30). 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 4275 · sold as American Eagle

    7:42 PM → 10:53 PM2h 11m nonstop

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

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 56% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
    • Departs inside ORD's trouble window: 43% of its 237 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find 7:42 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Envoy 4183 · sold as American Eagle

    1:32 PM → 4:42 PM2h 10m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ORD's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 237 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find 1:32 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 5553 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:30 AM → 1:41 PM2h 11m nonstop

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

    58%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    52%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 52% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ORD's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 237 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 21 flights

    Find 10:30 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

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)65%

    370 flights · 66% on time as flown · 2.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM92%

    49 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • 9 AM to noon63%

    114 flights · avg delay 28 min

  • Noon to 3 PM74%

    109 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 6 to 9 PM56%

    97 flights · avg delay 23 min

Best day: Saturday (82%). Worst: Sunday (72%).

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
63
F
71
M
90
A
92
M
69
J
82
J
70
A
79
S
89
O
84
N
79
D
71

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)45%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume29%
  • Late-arriving aircraft23%
  • Severe weather3%

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

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ORD to CAE questions

What time of day is best to fly ORD to CAE?
Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 56% for departures 6 to 9 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 ORD to CAE?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 65% chance of operating and arriving on time over 370 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 ORD to CAE?
January (63% on time); the best was April (92%), 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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