Chicago (ORD) to Mason City (MCW) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City Municipal Airport, with about 12 flights a week in July 2026. The 288-mile flight takes about 1h 32m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 288 mi · 463 km
- Flight time
- 1h 32m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 32%
Airlines flying ORD to MCW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ200 | 9,325 | 1h 32m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to MCW flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:14am and the last at 4:47pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5105United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:14am | 8:51am | 21 | 76% |
| UA 5076United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:35am | 9:10am | 7 | 73% |
| UA 5029United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:47pm | 6:25pm | 15 | 52% |
| UA 6079United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:47pm | 6:25pm | 10 | 67% |
Is ORD to MCW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 627 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (79%), those around 4pm the least (64%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 627 | 71% | 22 min | 6.1% |
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 | 22 | 77% | |
| 7am to 8am | 249 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 42 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 314 | 64% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 51 | 879 | |
| September 2025 | 52 | 787 | |
| October 2025 | 54 | 787 | |
| November 2025 | 45 | 643 | |
| December 2025 | 42 | 675 | |
| January 2026 | 50 | 634 | |
| February 2026 | 47 | 612 | |
| March 2026 | 45 | 929 | |
| April 2026 | 48 | 651 | |
| May 2026 | 52 | 811 | |
| June 2026 | 48 | 930 | |
| July 2026 | 53 | 987 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.