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

Kansas City, MO (MCI) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

72.5% of 4,148 official scheduled MCI-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 17.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.8% 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
72.5%arrived on time
17.8%30+ min late
2.8%cancelled
4,148scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+17.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCI to ORD?

Among qualifying MCI-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.7% of 1,034 flights. Evening was lowest at 59.0% across 842 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,03481.7%10.3%2.2%
Late morning1,05179.7%14.0%1.6%
Afternoon1,21967.8%21.7%2.5%
Evening84259.0%26.0%5.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCI to ORD?

Among qualifying MCI-to-ORD weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 77.7% of 587 flights. Sunday was lowest at 65.4% across 613 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday62767.8%21.9%3.3%
Tuesday58777.7%15.2%1.5%
Wednesday57176.5%14.0%2.3%
Thursday61275.8%15.4%3.3%
Friday61372.6%17.5%3.1%
Saturday52572.2%16.0%3.4%
Sunday61365.4%24.0%2.6%

Which airline was most reliable for MCI to ORD?

Among qualifying MCI-to-ORD airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 80.5% of 570 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 47.5% across 40 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,43474.8%15.1%2.0%
SkyWest Airlines94366.9%23.0%3.7%
Envoy Air81970.9%17.6%3.7%
Republic Airways57080.5%14.2%1.6%
American Airlines34271.3%19.9%2.9%
PSA Airlines4047.5%30.0%7.5%

Which month was most reliable for MCI to ORD?

Among qualifying MCI-to-ORD month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 80.8% of 334 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 62.6% across 342 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202534262.6%22.2%4.4%
August 202531377.0%14.4%1.6%
September 202530178.4%12.0%0.3%
October 202534975.1%14.0%0.0%
November 202534871.6%17.5%5.5%
December 202531263.8%27.6%1.9%
January 202627870.1%21.6%2.2%
February 202633480.8%12.9%0.6%
March 202637767.9%19.1%6.9%
April 202640670.4%20.4%3.7%
May 202641378.5%14.5%1.2%
June 202637573.3%17.9%4.3%

What drove MCI to ORD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCI-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 37.2% of 99,358 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline23.4%
Late aircraft37.2%
National airspace29.6%
Weather9.7%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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