Route on-time record

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

Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) to Fargo (Hector International Airport). 2,090 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 69% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3940 at 11:40 AM.

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ORD → FAR

Chicago to Fargo: 2,090 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

69%

Cancelled

2.5%

avg delay 25 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

81% on time vs 53% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

72% 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 · Envoy 3940 · sold as American Eagle
11:40 AM → 1:47 PM2h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 81% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 53%).
- Departs outside ORD's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 37 flights
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#2 · Envoy 3520 · sold as American Eagle
9:35 AM → 11:44 AM2h 09m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Envoy 3605; its record covers all of them.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
2.7%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 81% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 53%).
- Departs outside ORD's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 64% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 36 flights
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#3 · Envoy 3583 · sold as American Eagle
9:50 AM → 11:57 AM2h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 81% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 53%).
- Departs outside ORD's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#4 · Envoy 3523 · sold as American Eagle
1:55 PM → 4:05 PM2h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ORD's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#5 · SkyWest 5930 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
1:18 PM → 3:25 PM2h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-26.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
76%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (201 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ORD's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 201 flights
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#6 · Envoy 3664 · sold as American Eagle
4:45 PM → 6:55 PM2h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as Envoy 4253; its record covers all of them.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
71%
Cancelled
3.4%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (85 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.4% of the time (3 of 88).
- Departs inside ORD's trouble window: 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 85 flights
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#7 · SkyWest 5853 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:45 AM → 10:59 AM2h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 4778; its record covers all of them.
65%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (353 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside ORD's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 353 flights
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#8 · Envoy 3377 · sold as American Eagle
9:00 PM → 11:03 PM2h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
65%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
4.0%
Avg arrival delay
21 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (314 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.0% of the time (13 of 328).
- Departs outside ORD's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 314 flights
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#9 · SkyWest 5542 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
12:40 PM → 2:51 PM2h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-29.
49%
chance on time
On time (history)
41%
Cancelled
6.3%
Avg arrival delay
49 min
- Arrived on time 41% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 6.3% of the time (2 of 32).
- Departs outside ORD's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (29 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 29 flights
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#10 · SkyWest 5562 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:51 PM → 10:08 PM2h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
40%
chance on time
On time (history)
21%
Cancelled
6.7%
Avg arrival delay
71 min
- Arrived on time 21% of the time (14 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 53% on time; 9 AM to noon: 81%).
- Departs inside ORD's trouble window: 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 60% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 14 flights
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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)61%
1,033 flights · 63% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM67%
362 flights · avg delay 22 min
9 AM to noon81%
423 flights · avg delay 12 min
Noon to 3 PM70%
350 flights · avg delay 23 min
3 to 6 PM67%
399 flights · avg delay 31 min
6 to 9 PM53%
294 flights · avg delay 44 min
After 9 PM67%
262 flights · avg delay 19 min

Best day: Saturday (76%). 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 aircraft38%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)32%
Air traffic control and airport volume21%
Severe weather9%

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

ORD to FAR questions

What time of day is best to fly ORD to FAR?: 9 AM to noon: 81% of flights arrived on time, against 53% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from ORD to FAR?: 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 ORD to FAR?: December (61% on time); the best was October (79%), 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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