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Route · ORD → FNT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Flint

The ORD–FNT corridor (Chicago, IL → Flint, MI) runs behind the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 223 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
5,638
Flights

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Feb 2024 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 56%

Distance

223 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 149 63 7 0 OO
Nov 2025 174 43 14 0 OO
Oct 2025 182 55 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 176 39 2 0 OO
Aug 2025 176 55 8 0 OO
Jul 2025 181 62 5 0 OO
Jun 2025 168 66 1 0 OO
May 2025 93 27 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 90 13 1 0 OO
Mar 2025 64 27 1 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 22 3 1 OO
Jan 2025 62 21 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 62 27 0 1 OO
Nov 2024 87 26 1 0 OO
Oct 2024 93 24 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 90 27 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 87 34 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 61 23 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 60 21 0 0 OO
May 2024 62 17 3 0 OO
Apr 2024 60 19 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 62 11 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 58 6 1 0 OO
Jan 2024 47 20 5 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

52 of 2,400 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,400 flights

What the Data Says About ORD to FNT

The Chicago to Flint corridor (ORD to FNT) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,638 tracked flights. Late flights run 79.6 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 223-mile route; over the last 24 months, 52 of 2,400 flights were cancelled (2.2%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 56% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ORD to FNT?
Flights from Chicago to Flint have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 5,638 flights. The average delay is 79.6 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to FNT?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (52 of 2,400 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to FNT?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Flint (FNT) is approximately 223 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to FNT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (56% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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