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Route · ORD → MCW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Mason City

The ORD–MCW corridor (Chicago, IL → Mason City, IA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 288 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
1,995
Flights

Cancelled

3.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Mar 2025 72%

Distance

288 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 55 12 12 1 OO
Nov 2025 50 10 5 0 OO
Oct 2025 54 13 0 1 OO
Sep 2025 51 11 0 2 OO
Aug 2025 53 14 3 0 OO
Jul 2025 53 14 3 1 OO
Jun 2025 52 14 0 1 OO
May 2025 53 6 0 2 OO
Apr 2025 51 7 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 53 15 4 0 OO
Feb 2025 48 10 2 0 OO
Jan 2025 54 11 1 1 OO
Dec 2024 53 13 5 1 OO
Nov 2024 52 12 1 3 OO
Oct 2024 53 5 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 52 12 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 31 9 1 0 OO
Jul 2024 31 8 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 30 4 0 0 OO
May 2024 31 7 1 0 OO
Apr 2024 30 4 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 31 4 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 30 5 2 3 OO
Dec 2023 31 4 0 2 OO

Cancellation Rate

3.7%

40 of 1,082 flights

Diversion Rate

1.7%

18 of 1,082 flights

What the Data Says About ORD to MCW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Chicago to Mason City (ORD to MCW) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 1,995 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 85.6 minutes. The 288-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 3.7% of 1,082 flights were cancelled, 1.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Mar 2025 came in at just 72% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ORD to MCW?
Flights from Chicago to Mason City have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 1,995 flights. The average delay is 85.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to MCW?
Over the last 24 months, 3.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (40 of 1,082 flights) and 1.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to MCW?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Mason City (MCW) is approximately 288 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to MCW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Mar 2025 (72% 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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