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Route · ORD → SCE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to State College

The ORD–SCE corridor (Chicago, IL → State College, PA) runs behind the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 528 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.3%
On-time
-0.7 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
2,288
Flights

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Mar 2024 90%

Worst Month

Oct 2023 67%

Distance

528 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 61 20 2 0 OO
Oct 2025 51 10 0 1 OO,YX
Sep 2025 53 13 0 0 OO,YX
Aug 2025 36 6 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 31 5 1 0 OO,YX
May 2025 50 6 1 0 OO
Apr 2025 30 3 0 1 OO
Mar 2025 75 21 0 1 OO
Nov 2024 41 8 0 0 OO,YX
Oct 2024 59 11 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 30 3 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 34 9 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 34 6 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 82 27 1 0 OO
May 2024 88 28 3 0 OO
Apr 2024 60 15 0 2 OO
Mar 2024 63 6 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 31 7 1 0 OO
Dec 2023 80 21 0 2 OO,YX
Nov 2023 93 16 0 0 YX,OO
Oct 2023 93 31 0 0 OO
Sep 2023 94 29 0 0 OO
Aug 2023 93 25 2 0 OO
Jul 2023 93 25 5 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

16 of 1,455 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

7 of 1,455 flights

What the Data Says About ORD to SCE

The Chicago to State College corridor (ORD to SCE) posts a 78.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,288 tracked flights. Late flights run 74.2 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 528-mile route; over the last 24 months, 16 of 1,455 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Oct 2023 came in at just 67% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ORD to SCE?
Flights from Chicago to State College have a 78.3% on-time rate based on 2,288 flights. The average delay is 74.2 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to SCE?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,455 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to SCE?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to State College (SCE) is approximately 528 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to SCE?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Oct 2023 (67% 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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