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Route · ORD → FNT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Flint

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ORD to FNT (Chicago to Flint) ranks #2224 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
5,638
Flights
#2224 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

ORD–FNT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (85.0%) · weakest: June (71.8%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.3%

Strongest calendar month

April

85.0% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~99 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

71.8% on-time · ~99 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

52 of 2,400 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,400 flights

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: Flint · fleet on-time rank #3902 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, ORD–FNT peaks in April at 85.0% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~99 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 71.8%, a 13.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ORD to FNT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ORD to FNT ranks #2224 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 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.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using ORD–FNT data

ORD–FNT is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ORD and FNT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ORD airport
  • If your dates flex, April (85.0% on-time) beats June (71.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.