BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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MDW→ALB

Chicago, IL (MDW) to Albany, NY (ALB) flight delay odds

71.1% of 727 official scheduled MDW-to-ALB flights arrived on time; 15.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.8% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
71.1%arrived on time
15.7%30+ min late
0.8%cancelled
727scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MDW to ALB?

Among qualifying MDW-to-ALB departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.0% of 127 flights. Evening was lowest at 59.9% across 312 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning12785.0%6.3%0.0%
Afternoon26876.1%10.1%1.1%
Evening31259.9%25.0%1.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for MDW to ALB?

Among qualifying MDW-to-ALB weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 78.6% of 112 flights. Sunday was lowest at 57.8% across 102 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday11377.9%12.4%0.0%
Tuesday10672.6%15.1%0.9%
Wednesday10376.7%14.6%0.0%
Thursday11268.8%13.4%1.8%
Friday11278.6%11.6%0.0%
Saturday7962.0%20.3%2.5%
Sunday10257.8%24.5%1.0%

Which airline was most reliable for MDW to ALB?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MDW-to-ALB airline threshold: 71.1% of 727 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines72771.1%15.7%0.8%

Which month was most reliable for MDW to ALB?

Among qualifying MDW-to-ALB month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.7% of 57 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 48.3% across 58 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258469.0%13.1%1.2%
August 20257874.4%17.9%0.0%
September 20257785.7%6.5%0.0%
October 20255877.6%10.3%0.0%
November 20255671.4%17.9%1.8%
December 20256056.7%31.7%0.0%
January 20263677.8%5.6%2.8%
February 20262867.9%14.3%0.0%
March 20265848.3%27.6%3.4%
April 20265787.7%5.3%0.0%
May 20265671.4%12.5%0.0%
June 20267964.6%21.5%1.3%

What drove MDW to ALB delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MDW-to-ALB delay category, accounting for 47.0% of 11,081 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline36.9%
Late aircraft47.0%
National airspace13.4%
Weather2.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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