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

Chicago, IL (MDW) to San Antonio, TX (SAT) flight delay odds

75.6% of 673 official scheduled MDW-to-SAT flights arrived on time; 13.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% 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
75.6%arrived on time
13.4%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
673scheduled 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 late2.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MDW to SAT?

Among qualifying MDW-to-SAT departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.8% of 211 flights. Night was lowest at 60.8% across 166 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning21184.8%7.6%0.9%
Late morning13776.6%8.8%0.7%
Afternoon5472.2%20.4%0.0%
Evening10581.0%9.5%1.0%
Night16660.8%24.7%2.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for MDW to SAT?

Among qualifying MDW-to-SAT weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 85.3% of 95 flights. Tuesday was lowest at 69.1% across 97 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10171.3%18.8%1.0%
Tuesday9769.1%14.4%1.0%
Wednesday9585.3%6.3%1.1%
Thursday10081.0%14.0%1.0%
Friday10076.0%15.0%1.0%
Saturday8473.8%7.1%2.4%
Sunday9672.9%16.7%1.0%

Which airline was most reliable for MDW to SAT?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MDW-to-SAT airline threshold: 75.6% of 673 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines67375.6%13.4%1.2%

Which month was most reliable for MDW to SAT?

Among qualifying MDW-to-SAT month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 96.4% of 28 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 51.7% across 60 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20257466.2%20.3%1.4%
August 20256076.7%10.0%0.0%
September 20255687.5%7.1%0.0%
October 20256287.1%6.5%0.0%
November 20255780.7%8.8%3.5%
December 20256075.0%18.3%0.0%
January 20263672.2%8.3%0.0%
February 20262896.4%3.6%0.0%
March 20265877.6%12.1%5.2%
April 20266073.3%10.0%1.7%
May 20266275.8%16.1%0.0%
June 20266051.7%30.0%1.7%

What drove MDW to SAT delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MDW-to-SAT delay category, accounting for 51.7% of 8,906 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.2%
Late aircraft51.7%
National airspace16.6%
Weather1.4%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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