BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Cleveland, OH (CLE) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

71.9% of 4,897 official scheduled CLE-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 16.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.4% 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
71.9%arrived on time
16.1%30+ min late
3.4%cancelled
4,897scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+14.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CLE to ORD?

Among qualifying CLE-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.7% of 1,424 flights. Evening was lowest at 53.6% across 1,227 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,42482.7%8.8%2.9%
Late morning89679.2%13.4%1.6%
Afternoon1,33172.2%16.5%2.3%
Evening1,22753.6%26.0%6.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for CLE to ORD?

Among qualifying CLE-to-ORD weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 75.2% of 596 flights. Sunday was lowest at 65.9% across 740 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday74770.3%17.3%4.6%
Tuesday68673.9%15.0%3.2%
Wednesday66973.4%15.2%2.2%
Thursday73072.7%14.2%3.3%
Friday72972.6%14.8%4.0%
Saturday59675.2%14.4%2.7%
Sunday74065.9%20.9%3.8%

Which airline was most reliable for CLE to ORD?

Among qualifying CLE-to-ORD airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 75.8% of 2,173 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 65.3% across 947 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines2,17375.8%13.4%1.5%
SkyWest Airlines94765.3%21.1%4.4%
Envoy Air81470.1%17.0%4.5%
Republic Airways54371.3%15.8%6.6%
American Airlines42070.2%17.1%5.0%

Which month was most reliable for CLE to ORD?

Among qualifying CLE-to-ORD month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 81.1% of 403 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 62.9% across 429 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202542962.9%23.5%5.1%
August 202542177.0%11.9%4.3%
September 202540381.1%11.9%0.2%
October 202544075.9%12.5%0.5%
November 202540167.8%14.7%8.0%
December 202536163.4%21.9%4.7%
January 202631867.3%20.8%2.8%
February 202634678.0%11.8%0.0%
March 202644667.0%20.0%4.7%
April 202648171.1%17.7%3.3%
May 202646878.2%11.5%2.1%
June 202638371.0%15.7%5.2%

What drove CLE to ORD delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded CLE-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 40.3% of 101,810 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline26.4%
Late aircraft29.0%
National airspace40.3%
Weather4.2%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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