BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ORD→FSD

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Sioux Falls, SD (FSD) flight delay odds

60.9% of 1,829 official scheduled ORD-to-FSD flights arrived on time; 26.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.5% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
60.9%arrived on time
26.0%30+ min late
3.5%cancelled
1,829scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late15.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+26.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to FSD?

Among qualifying ORD-to-FSD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 68.9% of 161 flights. Evening was lowest at 54.6% across 548 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning16168.9%20.5%2.5%
Late morning38467.7%22.7%1.8%
Afternoon49861.8%26.1%3.0%
Evening54854.6%30.5%3.8%
Night23857.1%24.4%7.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to FSD?

Among qualifying ORD-to-FSD weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 67.5% of 240 flights. Sunday was lowest at 53.8% across 273 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday27556.0%29.8%3.6%
Tuesday26566.4%23.0%0.8%
Wednesday24663.8%24.0%2.4%
Thursday26659.8%25.9%3.0%
Friday26460.2%26.1%4.9%
Saturday24067.5%18.8%4.6%
Sunday27353.8%33.0%5.1%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to FSD?

Among qualifying ORD-to-FSD airline results, PSA Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 73.3% of 30 flights. United Airlines was lowest at 53.2% across 344 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines1,00559.7%28.9%3.7%
Envoy Air39069.7%15.1%3.8%
United Airlines34453.2%30.5%2.9%
Republic Airways6061.7%25.0%3.3%
PSA Airlines3073.3%20.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to FSD?

Among qualifying ORD-to-FSD month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 75.3% of 154 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 43.5% across 186 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202515451.9%31.8%4.5%
August 202515763.7%24.8%3.8%
September 202515668.6%19.9%1.3%
October 202514854.1%33.8%0.7%
November 202515860.1%22.2%8.9%
December 202518643.5%43.5%4.3%
January 202612055.8%33.3%1.7%
February 202613770.8%16.8%0.0%
March 202616164.6%21.1%6.2%
April 202617867.4%16.3%3.4%
May 202615475.3%15.6%1.9%
June 202612055.8%33.3%4.2%

What drove ORD to FSD delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ORD-to-FSD delay category, accounting for 43.0% of 55,599 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline43.0%
Late aircraft27.2%
National airspace12.7%
Weather17.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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