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

Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Chicago, IL (MDW) flight delay odds

73.9% of 719 official scheduled CLT-to-MDW flights arrived on time; 14.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.1% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
73.9%arrived on time
14.2%30+ min late
2.1%cancelled
719scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.7%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CLT to MDW?

Among qualifying CLT-to-MDW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.6% of 314 flights. Evening was lowest at 61.8% across 322 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning31486.6%3.2%2.5%
Afternoon6867.6%14.7%1.5%
Evening32261.8%25.5%1.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for CLT to MDW?

Among qualifying CLT-to-MDW weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.2% of 107 flights. Thursday was lowest at 66.1% across 109 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday11075.5%14.5%1.8%
Tuesday10782.2%11.2%0.0%
Wednesday10376.7%12.6%1.0%
Thursday10966.1%19.3%2.8%
Friday10977.1%11.0%1.8%
Saturday7467.6%16.2%4.1%
Sunday10770.1%15.0%3.7%

Which airline was most reliable for CLT to MDW?

Only Southwest Airlines met the CLT-to-MDW airline threshold: 73.9% of 719 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines71973.9%14.2%2.1%

Which month was most reliable for CLT to MDW?

Among qualifying CLT-to-MDW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 92.9% of 56 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 61.7% across 60 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258461.9%23.8%2.4%
August 20256071.7%16.7%3.3%
September 20255692.9%3.6%0.0%
October 20256280.6%12.9%0.0%
November 20255773.7%14.0%5.3%
December 20256070.0%16.7%1.7%
January 20263781.1%5.4%5.4%
February 20264276.2%7.1%2.4%
March 20266061.7%16.7%3.3%
April 20266085.0%8.3%0.0%
May 20266274.2%14.5%0.0%
June 20267968.4%19.0%2.5%

What drove CLT to MDW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CLT-to-MDW delay category, accounting for 49.7% of 10,193 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline36.0%
Late aircraft49.7%
National airspace11.7%
Weather2.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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