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

68.2% of 1,741 official scheduled DAY-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 20.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.9% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
68.2%arrived on time
20.7%30+ min late
4.9%cancelled
1,741scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late13.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+19.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DAY to ORD?

Among qualifying DAY-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.4% of 523 flights. Evening was lowest at 58.7% across 424 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning52382.4%8.4%3.3%
Late morning17569.7%20.0%4.6%
Afternoon61962.4%26.0%5.0%
Evening42458.7%28.3%6.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for DAY to ORD?

Among qualifying DAY-to-ORD weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 73.1% of 253 flights. Sunday was lowest at 63.6% across 258 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday25664.1%18.8%7.8%
Tuesday25373.1%18.6%3.6%
Wednesday25565.9%24.7%4.3%
Thursday23868.9%21.0%3.8%
Friday25270.2%18.3%4.4%
Saturday22972.5%17.0%6.6%
Sunday25863.6%26.0%3.9%

Which airline was most reliable for DAY to ORD?

Among qualifying DAY-to-ORD airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 80.6% of 103 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 56.4% across 470 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines74569.0%20.3%4.3%
SkyWest Airlines47056.4%29.8%6.8%
Envoy Air35476.6%14.4%2.8%
Republic Airways10380.6%8.7%9.7%
United Airlines6979.7%13.0%1.4%

Which month was most reliable for DAY to ORD?

Among qualifying DAY-to-ORD month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.6% of 166 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 58.7% across 143 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202510662.3%28.3%3.8%
August 202512162.8%23.1%6.6%
September 202511686.2%5.2%1.7%
October 202516688.6%6.6%0.0%
November 202522966.8%18.3%7.9%
December 202517659.1%25.6%5.7%
January 202614358.7%28.7%6.3%
February 202611860.2%32.2%0.0%
March 202613164.1%22.1%10.7%
April 202616473.2%16.5%6.1%
May 202614468.8%22.9%2.8%
June 202612766.1%23.6%4.7%

What drove DAY to ORD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DAY-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 43.9% of 46,601 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.5%
Late aircraft43.9%
National airspace24.8%
Weather6.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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