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

Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

Historically, 73.0% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,553 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
73.0%arrived on time
15.5%30+ min late
3.0%cancelled
1,553scheduled 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 late6.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+17.4 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 morning74383.4%9.2%2.2%
Late morning36068.1%17.5%2.8%
Afternoon38959.1%26.0%4.4%
Evening6162.3%13.1%4.9%

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
Monday22770.9%17.2%3.5%
Tuesday22976.4%13.1%3.1%
Wednesday21774.2%16.1%1.4%
Thursday21772.8%17.1%2.3%
Friday22576.0%12.9%3.1%
Saturday21170.6%13.7%5.2%
Sunday22769.6%18.1%2.2%

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
SkyWest Airlines1,55373.0%15.5%3.0%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512378.0%14.6%0.8%
August 202512174.4%11.6%2.5%
September 202511682.8%7.8%0.0%
October 202512681.0%10.3%0.0%
November 202514667.8%15.8%6.8%
December 202512056.7%32.5%2.5%
January 202611872.9%19.5%1.7%
February 202611080.0%12.7%0.0%
March 202612764.6%19.7%8.7%
April 202615067.3%18.0%6.0%
May 202615171.5%14.6%2.0%
June 202614580.7%9.0%2.8%

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.

Airline31.1%
Late aircraft27.2%
National airspace23.0%
Weather18.7%
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.