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

Cleveland, OH (CLE) to Chicago, IL (MDW) flight delay odds

81.6% of 1,109 official scheduled CLE-to-MDW flights arrived on time; 10.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.0% 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
81.6%arrived on time
10.8%30+ min late
1.0%cancelled
1,109scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+2.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CLE to MDW?

Among qualifying CLE-to-MDW departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.2% of 94 flights. Evening was lowest at 74.9% across 275 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning34286.5%5.3%1.8%
Late morning9487.2%5.3%0.0%
Afternoon38481.5%11.2%0.3%
Evening27574.9%17.8%1.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for CLE to MDW?

Among qualifying CLE-to-MDW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 90.9% of 164 flights. Monday was lowest at 72.9% across 170 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday17072.9%15.9%0.6%
Tuesday16987.0%7.1%0.6%
Wednesday16490.9%5.5%0.0%
Thursday16880.4%11.3%1.8%
Friday16879.2%16.1%0.6%
Saturday11881.4%10.2%1.7%
Sunday15279.6%9.2%2.0%

Which airline was most reliable for CLE to MDW?

Only Southwest Airlines met the CLE-to-MDW airline threshold: 81.6% of 1,109 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,10981.6%10.8%1.0%

Which month was most reliable for CLE to MDW?

Among qualifying CLE-to-MDW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.0% of 108 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 67.8% across 87 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511471.9%17.5%1.8%
August 202510985.3%11.9%0.0%
September 202510888.0%3.7%0.0%
October 20259483.0%8.5%0.0%
November 20258482.1%7.1%3.6%
December 20258982.0%13.5%0.0%
January 20267187.3%9.9%0.0%
February 20267187.3%8.5%0.0%
March 20268767.8%13.8%5.7%
April 20268680.2%10.5%0.0%
May 20268786.2%9.2%0.0%
June 202610980.7%13.8%0.9%

What drove CLE to MDW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CLE-to-MDW delay category, accounting for 48.3% of 10,472 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.9%
Late aircraft48.3%
National airspace25.1%
Weather6.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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