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

Columbia, SC (CAE) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

72.7% of 451 official scheduled CAE-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 16.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.2% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
72.7%arrived on time
16.6%30+ min late
4.2%cancelled
451scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+16.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CAE to ORD?

Among qualifying CAE-to-ORD departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.8% of 106 flights. Evening was lowest at 59.7% across 134 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning9185.7%7.7%2.2%
Late morning10686.8%11.3%1.9%
Afternoon11866.1%20.3%5.1%
Evening13459.7%23.9%5.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for CAE to ORD?

Among qualifying CAE-to-ORD weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 80.3% of 61 flights. Sunday was lowest at 56.7% across 67 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6869.1%14.7%2.9%
Tuesday6377.8%15.9%0.0%
Wednesday6180.3%9.8%4.9%
Thursday6677.3%15.2%4.5%
Friday6771.6%17.9%0.0%
Saturday5978.0%11.9%8.5%
Sunday6756.7%29.9%9.0%

Which airline was most reliable for CAE to ORD?

Among qualifying CAE-to-ORD airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 79.0% of 81 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 71.4% across 370 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines37071.4%17.6%3.8%
Envoy Air8179.0%12.3%6.2%

Which month was most reliable for CAE to ORD?

Among qualifying CAE-to-ORD month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.7% of 29 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 62.0% across 50 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
September 20252989.7%10.3%0.0%
October 20258479.8%15.5%0.0%
November 20259070.0%14.4%10.0%
December 20257967.1%20.3%3.8%
January 20265062.0%22.0%2.0%
February 20261782.4%5.9%5.9%
May 20264165.9%24.4%0.0%
June 20266078.3%11.7%8.3%

What drove CAE to ORD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CAE-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 43.5% of 10,841 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline32.9%
Late aircraft43.5%
National airspace20.9%
Weather2.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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