BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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JAX→ORD

Jacksonville, FL (JAX) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

75.5% of 2,062 official scheduled JAX-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 15.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.9% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
75.5%arrived on time
15.2%30+ min late
1.9%cancelled
2,062scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for JAX to ORD?

Among qualifying JAX-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.4% of 692 flights. Evening was lowest at 62.0% across 329 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning69286.4%7.2%1.9%
Late morning40980.2%10.3%1.2%
Afternoon63067.6%21.4%1.0%
Evening32962.0%25.8%4.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for JAX to ORD?

Among qualifying JAX-to-ORD weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 80.2% of 268 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.4% across 314 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday31570.8%18.7%2.5%
Tuesday27879.9%11.9%1.8%
Wednesday27375.5%13.6%1.5%
Thursday30978.6%11.0%2.3%
Friday30575.4%15.1%2.0%
Saturday26880.2%13.8%0.7%
Sunday31469.4%21.3%2.5%

Which airline was most reliable for JAX to ORD?

Among qualifying JAX-to-ORD airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 77.0% of 893 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 69.3% across 150 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines89377.0%13.9%0.7%
American Airlines46575.3%15.3%2.8%
Republic Airways31775.1%15.5%4.7%
Envoy Air23674.6%18.6%0.4%
SkyWest Airlines15069.3%16.7%3.3%
PSA Airlines1100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for JAX to ORD?

Among qualifying JAX-to-ORD month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 82.4% of 210 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 66.2% across 154 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202515466.2%19.5%3.2%
August 202515571.0%16.1%2.6%
September 202514682.2%8.9%0.0%
October 202517382.1%10.4%0.0%
November 202516775.4%16.2%3.0%
December 202516672.3%19.9%0.6%
January 202616066.9%24.4%0.0%
February 202615079.3%11.3%0.7%
March 202619974.4%14.6%4.5%
April 202617981.6%10.1%2.2%
May 202621082.4%13.8%0.5%
June 202620370.9%17.2%4.9%

What drove JAX to ORD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded JAX-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 33.5% of 41,570 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline31.0%
Late aircraft33.5%
National airspace31.3%
Weather4.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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