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Route · ORD → HPN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to White Plains

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ORD to HPN (Chicago to White Plains) ranks #2044 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.1%
On-time
-0.9 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
6,121
Flights
#2044 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Feb 2024 93%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 64%

Distance

738 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 137 49 4 1 MQ
Nov 2025 147 27 10 2 MQ
Oct 2025 148 33 0 0 MQ
Sep 2025 117 13 0 0 MQ
Aug 2025 124 23 4 1 MQ
Jul 2025 122 36 4 0 MQ
Jun 2025 120 25 1 2 MQ
May 2025 118 30 3 2 MQ
Apr 2025 90 10 1 0 MQ
Mar 2025 93 18 6 4 MQ
Feb 2025 84 17 1 1 MQ
Jan 2025 92 16 0 0 MQ
Dec 2024 84 21 1 1 MQ
Nov 2024 78 11 0 0 MQ
Oct 2024 82 12 0 0 MQ
Sep 2024 82 12 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 90 21 3 1 MQ
Jul 2024 92 22 1 0 MQ
Jun 2024 90 18 1 0 MQ
May 2024 92 27 1 0 MQ
Apr 2024 84 7 2 1 MQ
Mar 2024 84 14 0 0 MQ
Feb 2024 81 6 2 0 MQ
Jan 2024 87 26 6 1 MQ

ORD–HPN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (83.0%) · weakest: December (72.9%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.9%

Strongest calendar month

September

83.0% on-time · ~98 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~136 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

72.9% on-time · ~106 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

51 of 2,418 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

17 of 2,418 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: White Plains · fleet on-time rank #3819 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ORD to HPN

The Chicago to White Plains corridor (ORD to HPN) posts a 78.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 6,121 tracked flights. Late flights run 70.0 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 738-mile route; over the last 24 months, 51 of 2,418 flights were cancelled (2.1%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 64% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ORD–HPN peaks in September at 83.0% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~136 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 72.9%, a 10.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ORD to HPN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ORD to HPN ranks #2044 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 HPN?
Flights from Chicago to White Plains have a 78.1% on-time rate based on 6,121 flights. The average delay is 70.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to HPN?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (51 of 2,418 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to HPN?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to White Plains (HPN) is approximately 738 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to HPN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (64% 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–HPN data

ORD–HPN is mid-pack at 78.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ORD and HPN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ORD airport
  • If your dates flex, September (83.0% on-time) beats December (72.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.1% 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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