BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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CLTORD

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

Historically, 69.8% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 4,300 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
69.8%arrived on time
18.5%30+ min late
2.9%cancelled
4,300scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.8 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning77282.3%8.8%2.1%
Late morning93383.0%9.9%2.0%
Afternoon1,29767.2%21.0%2.8%
Evening90552.8%30.8%3.3%
Night39362.1%21.4%6.1%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday63167.8%20.6%2.7%
Tuesday60774.6%16.0%2.3%
Wednesday59373.5%15.7%1.2%
Thursday62569.8%18.9%2.6%
Friday62570.6%17.3%2.4%
Saturday57369.6%17.6%4.9%
Sunday64663.5%23.1%4.3%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines3,00068.7%19.4%2.9%
United Airlines61169.4%17.3%2.1%
Republic Airways37280.9%12.4%3.0%
SkyWest Airlines16077.5%10.0%5.0%
Frontier Airlines15759.2%29.3%4.5%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202534755.6%30.5%2.3%
August 202533169.5%18.4%3.0%
September 202533780.1%12.2%0.6%
October 202534676.0%15.3%0.3%
November 202534869.8%17.0%4.6%
December 202535571.8%18.0%0.6%
January 202633163.1%16.3%10.9%
February 202630876.9%10.4%2.3%
March 202636462.6%26.1%4.4%
April 202640368.2%21.8%2.0%
May 202641376.3%15.3%1.2%
June 202641768.3%19.2%3.4%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline19.1%
Late aircraft38.6%
National airspace35.5%
Weather6.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.