BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
DelayOddsKnow the route before you book
CVG→ORD

Cincinnati, OH (CVG) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

67.7% of 4,630 official scheduled CVG-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 18.4% 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
67.7%arrived on time
18.4%30+ min late
3.4%cancelled
4,630scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+19.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CVG to ORD?

Among qualifying CVG-to-ORD departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 80.7% of 786 flights. Night was lowest at 38.3% across 47 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,26574.2%12.9%1.4%
Late morning78680.7%11.6%1.1%
Afternoon1,57868.1%19.2%4.1%
Evening95449.2%29.1%6.2%
Night4738.3%38.3%17.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for CVG to ORD?

Among qualifying CVG-to-ORD weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 72.7% of 666 flights. Sunday was lowest at 62.0% across 684 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday69164.1%18.5%4.9%
Tuesday66672.7%15.9%2.6%
Wednesday64571.5%17.5%2.0%
Thursday68168.1%18.4%4.3%
Friday68766.5%20.7%2.2%
Saturday57669.8%15.1%3.5%
Sunday68462.0%22.2%4.5%

Which airline was most reliable for CVG to ORD?

Among qualifying CVG-to-ORD airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 75.0% of 1,346 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 41.2% across 68 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways1,34675.0%14.3%3.5%
Envoy Air1,33870.8%16.3%2.5%
United Airlines94666.8%17.7%2.4%
SkyWest Airlines89555.2%27.2%5.7%
American Airlines6841.2%36.8%1.5%
PSA Airlines3764.9%21.6%8.1%

Which month was most reliable for CVG to ORD?

Among qualifying CVG-to-ORD month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 77.0% of 457 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 54.2% across 334 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202539363.1%23.9%2.8%
August 202540874.5%15.2%2.5%
September 202540272.6%14.4%0.7%
October 202542066.9%14.8%0.7%
November 202537865.9%18.3%9.3%
December 202533454.2%30.8%3.3%
January 202629465.3%20.1%5.1%
February 202631370.3%16.6%0.6%
March 202640757.7%24.3%5.9%
April 202640468.1%17.8%4.5%
May 202645777.0%12.0%2.2%
June 202642072.9%16.2%4.0%

What drove CVG to ORD delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded CVG-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 36.1% of 113,932 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline21.1%
Late aircraft33.2%
National airspace36.1%
Weather9.6%
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.