BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ALB→MDW

Albany, NY (ALB) to Chicago, IL (MDW) flight delay odds

79.5% of 727 official scheduled ALB-to-MDW flights arrived on time; 11.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
79.5%arrived on time
11.1%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
727scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ALB to MDW?

Among qualifying ALB-to-MDW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.1% of 365 flights. Evening was lowest at 68.5% across 276 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36590.1%5.2%1.4%
Afternoon8669.8%15.1%0.0%
Evening27668.5%17.8%1.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for ALB to MDW?

Among qualifying ALB-to-MDW weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 83.0% of 112 flights. Sunday was lowest at 72.5% across 102 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday11381.4%9.7%2.7%
Tuesday10680.2%10.4%1.9%
Wednesday10378.6%10.7%0.0%
Thursday11278.6%9.8%2.7%
Friday11283.0%8.9%0.9%
Saturday7982.3%11.4%0.0%
Sunday10272.5%17.6%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for ALB to MDW?

Only Southwest Airlines met the ALB-to-MDW airline threshold: 79.5% of 727 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines72779.5%11.1%1.2%

Which month was most reliable for ALB to MDW?

Among qualifying ALB-to-MDW month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 96.4% of 28 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 62.1% across 58 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258467.9%21.4%1.2%
August 20257884.6%9.0%1.3%
September 20257793.5%3.9%0.0%
October 20255887.9%5.2%1.7%
November 20255682.1%12.5%1.8%
December 20256071.7%18.3%0.0%
January 20263691.7%0.0%2.8%
February 20262896.4%3.6%0.0%
March 20265862.1%24.1%3.4%
April 20265777.2%8.8%1.8%
May 20265676.8%8.9%0.0%
June 20267975.9%8.9%1.3%

What drove ALB to MDW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ALB-to-MDW delay category, accounting for 40.0% of 8,011 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.0%
Late aircraft40.0%
National airspace31.0%
Weather4.4%
Security0.6%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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