BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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AVL→ORD

Asheville, NC (AVL) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

69.4% of 1,398 official scheduled AVL-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 18.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.8% 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 SIGNALVariable
69.4%arrived on time
18.5%30+ min late
2.8%cancelled
1,398scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for AVL to ORD?

Among qualifying AVL-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.2% of 329 flights. Evening was lowest at 48.8% across 443 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning32984.2%9.7%1.2%
Late morning47678.8%12.8%2.1%
Afternoon14967.8%15.4%4.0%
Evening44348.8%32.3%4.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for AVL to ORD?

Among qualifying AVL-to-ORD weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 73.1% of 201 flights. Sunday was lowest at 64.0% across 200 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday20770.0%17.9%4.3%
Tuesday19769.0%19.3%2.5%
Wednesday20572.7%17.1%2.0%
Thursday20068.5%17.0%3.5%
Friday20173.1%14.9%2.0%
Saturday18868.1%21.3%2.7%
Sunday20064.0%22.5%2.5%

Which airline was most reliable for AVL to ORD?

Among qualifying AVL-to-ORD airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 70.0% of 620 flights. Republic Airways was lowest at 63.2% across 38 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines73969.1%18.4%2.6%
Envoy Air62070.0%18.5%2.9%
Republic Airways3863.2%21.1%5.3%
PSA Airlines1100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for AVL to ORD?

Among qualifying AVL-to-ORD month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 84.6% of 65 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 49.5% across 95 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202510850.0%29.6%3.7%
August 202510473.1%14.4%2.9%
September 202512477.4%15.3%0.0%
October 202513971.2%16.5%0.7%
November 202514766.0%20.4%4.1%
December 20259549.5%38.9%2.1%
January 20265066.0%20.0%4.0%
February 20266584.6%9.2%0.0%
March 202610661.3%24.5%4.7%
April 202619473.2%14.4%4.6%
May 202614981.9%11.4%2.0%
June 202611771.8%13.7%3.4%

What drove AVL to ORD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded AVL-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 40.8% of 28,440 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline23.4%
Late aircraft40.8%
National airspace27.6%
Weather7.9%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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