Sioux Falls (FSD) to Chicago (ORD) flights
SkyWest Airlines, GoJet Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 462-mile flight takes about 1h 55m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 462 mi · 744 km
- Flight time
- 1h 55m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying FSD to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 20 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550, Embraer E175 | 47,495 | 1h 57m |
| GoJet Airlines | 19 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 32,041 | 1h 57m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 42,844 | 1h 52m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 18,356 | 1h 47m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 3,794 | 1h 54m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 1,611 | 1h 52m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
FSD to ORD flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:24am and the last at 6:39pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4977American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:24am | 8:30am | 27 | 76% |
| AA 4952American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:06am | 9:05am | 4 | 83% |
| UA 1857United Airlines | 7:47am | 9:39am | 31 | 81% |
| UA 4422United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 11:12am | 1:10pm | 21 | 62% |
| UA 4439United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 11:16am | 1:14pm | 10 | 81% |
| AA 4989American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:00pm | 1:54pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 4991American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:06pm | 2:05pm | 27 | 65% |
| UA 4428United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 3:06pm | 5:05pm | 18 | 56% |
| UA 4441United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 3:07pm | 5:05pm | 10 | 66% |
| AA 4990American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:44pm | 6:49pm | 4 | 62% |
| AA 4992American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:23pm | 7:34pm | 27 | 44% |
| UA 4467United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 6:28pm | 8:26pm | 10 | 62% |
| UA 5293United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:39pm | 8:38pm | 21 | 58% |
Is FSD to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 2,614 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (83%), those around 6pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (35%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,443 | 69% | 33 min | 3.7% |
| American Airlines | 1,171 | 67% | 33 min | 3.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 276 | 83% | |
| 7am to 8am | 370 | 79% | |
| 8am to 9am | 108 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 57 | 58% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 367 | 72% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 292 | 65% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 70 | 64% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 406 | 63% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 78 | 63% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 343 | 56% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 139 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 196 | 12,385 | |
| September 2025 | 190 | 11,889 | |
| October 2025 | 206 | 12,917 | |
| November 2025 | 200 | 11,986 | |
| December 2025 | 208 | 11,490 | |
| January 2026 | 172 | 10,186 | |
| February 2026 | 193 | 11,475 | |
| March 2026 | 223 | 12,280 | |
| April 2026 | 256 | 12,851 | |
| May 2026 | 258 | 14,282 | |
| June 2026 | 196 | 11,852 | |
| July 2026 | 201 | 12,647 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.