Route on-time record

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

Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) to Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport). 2,638 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 63% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3684 at 10:45 AM.

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ORD → FWA

Chicago to Fort Wayne: 2,638 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

63%

Cancelled

3.8%

avg delay 32 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

80% on time vs 57% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

69% 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 3684 · sold as American Eagle
10:45 AM → 12:52 PM1h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
77%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (53 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 (53 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 53 flights
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#2 · SkyWest 6232 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:15 AM → 10:29 AM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 80% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 57%).
- 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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#3 · Envoy 3872 · sold as American Eagle
9:45 PM → 11:56 PM1h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
8.3%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 8.3% of the time (4 of 48).
- Departs outside ORD's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#4 · Envoy 4089 · sold as American Eagle
4:55 PM → 6:56 PM1h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
74%
Cancelled
7.4%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (50 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 7.4% of the time (4 of 54).
- Departs inside ORD's trouble window: 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (50 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 50 flights
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#5 · Envoy 3598 · sold as American Eagle
5:03 PM → 7:16 PM1h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
69%
Cancelled
4.5%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.5% of the time (2 of 44).
- Departs inside ORD's trouble window: 44% of its 243 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 42 flights
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#6 · SkyWest 4645 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:55 AM → 1:06 PM1h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
66%
chance on time
On time (history)
68%
Cancelled
3.0%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (292 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 · 292 flights
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#7 · SkyWest 5892 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:25 AM → 12:41 PM1h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
66%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 73% 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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#8 · SkyWest 6004 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:30 AM → 9:43 AM1h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
65%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (7 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 80% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 57%).
- 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 (7 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 7 flights
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#9 · SkyWest 6229 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
4:07 PM → 6:23 PM1h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
65%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
30 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs 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
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#10 · SkyWest 6212 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:36 PM → 12:48 AM1h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
64%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 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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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)69%
331 flights · 73% on time as flown · 3.7% cancel
SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)59%
2,219 flights · 62% on time as flown · 3.9% cancel
PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)55%
88 flights · 53% on time as flown · 3.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM80%
199 flights · avg delay 16 min
9 AM to noon69%
475 flights · avg delay 23 min
Noon to 3 PM60%
435 flights · avg delay 33 min
3 to 6 PM60%
748 flights · avg delay 34 min
6 to 9 PM57%
352 flights · avg delay 35 min
After 9 PM60%
429 flights · avg delay 39 min

Best day: Tuesday (75%). Worst: Sunday (63%).

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

Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)35%
Late-arriving aircraft32%
Air traffic control and airport volume19%
Severe weather14%

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 FWA questions

What time of day is best to fly ORD to FWA?: Before 9 AM: 80% of flights arrived on time, against 57% 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 FWA?: Envoy, with a season-adjusted 69% chance of operating and arriving on time over 331 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 FWA?: December (59% on time); the best was November (76%), 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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