Best Time to Fly DSM to ORD
Des Moines to Chicago — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
DSM → ORD on-time performance by month
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0% | 654 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 659 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 850 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 947 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 929 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 830 |
| July | 1% | 0.1% | 884 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 658 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 648 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 663 |
| November | 1% | 0.1% | 531 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 548 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from DSM to ORD?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Des Moines to Chicago.
What is the worst month to fly DSM to ORD?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are DSM to ORD flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from DSM to ORD arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.