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

Burbank, CA (BUR) to Chicago, IL (MDW) flight delay odds

86.3% of 322 official scheduled BUR-to-MDW flights arrived on time; 5.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.6% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
86.3%arrived on time
5.9%30+ min late
0.6%cancelled
322scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late2.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late0.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-3.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for BUR to MDW?

Among qualifying BUR-to-MDW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.9% of 148 flights. Late morning was lowest at 81.4% across 97 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning14891.9%2.0%0.0%
Late morning9781.4%8.2%1.0%
Afternoon7781.8%10.4%1.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for BUR to MDW?

Among qualifying BUR-to-MDW weekday results, Monday had the highest on-time rate: 89.8% of 49 flights. Sunday was lowest at 79.6% across 49 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday4989.8%2.0%0.0%
Tuesday4185.4%4.9%0.0%
Wednesday3984.6%7.7%2.6%
Thursday4887.5%8.3%0.0%
Friday4987.8%6.1%0.0%
Saturday4789.4%6.4%2.1%
Sunday4979.6%6.1%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for BUR to MDW?

Only Southwest Airlines met the BUR-to-MDW airline threshold: 86.3% of 322 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines32286.3%5.9%0.6%

Which month was most reliable for BUR to MDW?

Among qualifying BUR-to-MDW month results, June 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 96.7% of 30 flights. November 2025 was lowest at 72.4% across 29 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253187.1%3.2%0.0%
August 20253080.0%0.0%0.0%
September 20253090.0%3.3%0.0%
October 20253183.9%12.9%0.0%
November 20252972.4%20.7%3.4%
December 20253183.9%6.5%3.2%
February 20261883.3%5.6%0.0%
March 20262290.9%0.0%0.0%
April 20262996.6%3.4%0.0%
May 20263190.3%3.2%0.0%
June 20263096.7%0.0%0.0%

What drove BUR to MDW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded BUR-to-MDW delay category, accounting for 41.5% of 1,677 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline35.7%
Late aircraft41.5%
National airspace21.0%
Weather0.7%
Security1.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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