Chicago (ORD) to Roanoke (ROA) flights
SkyWest Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 530-mile flight takes about 1h 59m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 530 mi · 853 km
- Flight time
- 1h 59m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying ORD to ROA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 13 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550, Bombardier CRJ200 | 27,885 | 2h 5m |
| GoJet Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 21,901 | 1h 56m |
| Republic Airline | 6 | Embraer E175 | 14,188 | 1h 55m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to ROA flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:29am and the last at 8:19pm. 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 4618United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 6:29am | 9:41am | 4 | n/a |
| UA 4186United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 6:45am | 9:46am | 10 | 74% |
| UA 5353United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:57am | 10:09am | 17 | 88% |
| UA 5337United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:00pm | 5:09pm | 31 | 73% |
| AA 4053American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 2:09pm | 5:05pm | 27 | 59% |
| UA 4792United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:50pm | 8:59pm | 21 | 67% |
| UA 5405United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:55pm | 9:03pm | 10 | 45% |
| AA 4673American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:19pm | 11:18pm | 4 | 72% |
Is ORD to ROA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 66% of 1,491 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (80%), those around 5pm the least (49%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,164 | 65% | 28 min | 3.7% |
| American Airlines | 327 | 70% | 23 min | 5.2% |
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 | 118 | 80% | |
| 7am to 8am | 168 | 69% | |
| 9am to 10am | 60 | 55% | |
| 10am to 11am | 55 | 74% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 44 | 70% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 199 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 163 | 65% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 204 | 49% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 159 | 55% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 48 | 76% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 126 | 69% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 134 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 102 | 6,014 | |
| September 2025 | 115 | 6,275 | |
| October 2025 | 126 | 6,678 | |
| November 2025 | 111 | 4,769 | |
| December 2025 | 117 | 4,872 | |
| January 2026 | 91 | 3,330 | |
| February 2026 | 99 | 3,837 | |
| March 2026 | 119 | 5,065 | |
| April 2026 | 153 | 5,790 | |
| May 2026 | 152 | 6,113 | |
| June 2026 | 113 | 5,267 | |
| July 2026 | 115 | 5,964 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.