Which airline is most reliable for FSD (Sioux Falls) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the FSD to ORD route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from FSD to ORD?

About 23% of flights from FSD to ORD experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on FSD to ORD flights?

When flights from FSD to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 90 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a FSD to ORD flight?

With 77% of FSD to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 90 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ORD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

FSD → ORD

FSD (Sioux Falls) to ORD (Chicago)

FSD (Sioux Falls) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 86%. The average delay is 90 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 86% on time vs PSA Airlines at 67%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 86% on time; PSA Airlines trails at 67%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from FSD

79% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. FSD has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ORD

77% on time

When flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~18 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.