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Route · FAR → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fargo to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FAR to ORD (Fargo to Chicago) ranks #1340 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.1%
On-time
+0.1 pts
vs US avg
99 min
Delay when late
8,966
Flights
#1340 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Mar 2024 89%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 59%

Distance

557 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 195 79 8 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2025 204 50 12 2 OO,MQ
Oct 2025 163 32 0 0 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 188 35 2 0 MQ,OO
Aug 2025 194 51 2 1 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 200 74 1 2 OO,MQ
Jun 2025 181 45 0 0 OO,MQ
May 2025 200 42 2 1 OO,MQ
Apr 2025 196 56 2 1 MQ,OO
Mar 2025 194 50 1 1 OO,MQ
Feb 2025 140 40 1 0 OO,MQ
Jan 2025 154 49 2 1 OO,MQ
Dec 2024 151 44 3 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 167 39 1 0 OO,MQ
Oct 2024 169 29 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 173 31 0 0 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 153 39 1 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 136 36 1 0 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 133 34 0 1 MQ,OO
May 2024 147 34 2 2 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 146 20 1 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2024 120 13 1 0 MQ,OO
Feb 2024 116 18 3 0 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 123 28 9 0 MQ,OO

FAR–ORD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (84.0%) · weakest: December (70.6%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 70.6%

Strongest calendar month

May

84.0% on-time · ~137 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~142 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

70.6% on-time · ~142 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

55 of 3,943 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

12 of 3,943 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

FAR - Fargo

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fargo, ND.

FAR on-time profile

ORD - Chicago

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.

ORD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See FAR and ORD side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare FAR vs ORD

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among FAR departures

From FAR, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 6 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Chicago · fleet on-time rank #3485 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FAR to ORD

8,966 tracked flights put the FAR to ORD pairing (Fargo to Chicago) at a 79.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 99.1 minutes on average. Across the 557-mile route and its 14 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.4% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (3,943 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 59% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FAR–ORD peaks in May at 84.0% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~142 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 70.6%, a 13.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FAR to ORD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FAR to ORD ranks #1340 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from FAR to ORD? ▼
Flights from Fargo to Chicago have a 79.1% on-time rate based on 8,966 flights. The average delay is 99.1 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FAR to ORD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (55 of 3,943 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FAR to ORD? ▼
The flight distance from Fargo (FAR) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 557 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FAR to ORD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

FAR Airport

Fargo
ORD Airport

Chicago
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using FAR–ORD data

FAR–ORD is mid-pack at 79.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare FAR and ORD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FAR airport
  • If your dates flex, May (84.0% on-time) beats December (70.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.1% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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