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Route · ORD → FAR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Fargo

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ORD to FAR (Chicago to Fargo) ranks #1346 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.6%
On-time
-1.4 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
8,945
Flights
#1346 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Mar 2024 89%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 50%

Distance

557 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 197 99 7 0 MQ,OO
Nov 2025 204 55 14 1 OO,MQ
Oct 2025 164 40 0 0 OO,MQ
Sep 2025 187 34 1 2 MQ,OO
Aug 2025 195 46 4 0 OO,MQ
Jul 2025 199 65 2 1 OO,MQ
Jun 2025 181 62 0 1 OO,MQ
May 2025 201 30 1 0 OO,MQ
Apr 2025 196 38 3 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2025 194 51 2 0 OO,MQ
Feb 2025 140 43 1 0 OO,MQ
Jan 2025 155 48 2 0 OO,MQ
Dec 2024 153 58 3 1 MQ,OO
Nov 2024 167 46 2 1 OO,MQ
Oct 2024 169 37 0 0 MQ,OO
Sep 2024 173 39 0 1 OO,MQ
Aug 2024 153 51 0 0 MQ,OO
Jul 2024 136 36 2 0 MQ,OO
Jun 2024 134 48 1 0 MQ,OO
May 2024 147 59 2 0 MQ,OO
Apr 2024 146 38 1 0 MQ,OO
Mar 2024 121 13 1 1 MQ,OO
Feb 2024 116 14 1 1 MQ,OO
Jan 2024 123 43 7 0 MQ,OO

ORD–FAR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (82.9%) · weakest: December (71.3%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.3%

Strongest calendar month

April

82.9% on-time · ~129 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~143 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

71.3% on-time · ~143 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

57 of 3,951 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

10 of 3,951 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

ORD - Chicago

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

ORD on-time profile

FAR - Fargo

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

FAR on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ORD vs FAR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ORD departures

From ORD, this corridor sits with 147 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (10 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 11 below 75%). Destination: Fargo · fleet on-time rank #3945 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ORD to FAR

The Chicago to Fargo corridor (ORD to FAR) posts a 77.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,945 tracked flights. Late flights run 80.0 minutes behind on average. 14 carriers cover the 557-mile route; over the last 24 months, 57 of 3,951 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 0.3% diverted.

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 50% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ORD–FAR peaks in April at 82.9% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~143 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 71.3%, a 11.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ORD to FAR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ORD to FAR ranks #1346 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 ORD to FAR? ▼
Flights from Chicago to Fargo have a 77.6% on-time rate based on 8,945 flights. The average delay is 80.0 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to FAR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (57 of 3,951 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to FAR? ▼
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Fargo (FAR) is approximately 557 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to FAR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (50% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ORD Airport

Chicago
FAR Airport

Fargo
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 ORD–FAR data

ORD–FAR is mid-pack at 77.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ORD and FAR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ORD airport
  • If your dates flex, April (82.9% on-time) beats December (71.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.6% 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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