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

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

Historically, 73.8% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 2,304 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
73.8%arrived on time
16.0%30+ min late
2.5%cancelled
2,304scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.6 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 morning41084.9%9.3%0.7%
Late morning43377.6%15.5%0.7%
Afternoon68474.7%15.2%2.9%
Evening70065.1%20.7%3.6%
Night7763.6%19.5%7.8%

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
Monday35170.9%18.2%4.0%
Tuesday32077.5%13.1%1.2%
Wednesday31875.8%16.0%1.6%
Thursday34077.1%12.1%2.9%
Friday34072.6%16.8%2.4%
Saturday29776.1%12.8%2.0%
Sunday33867.2%22.5%3.0%

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
Envoy Air75677.2%12.7%2.4%
United Airlines75672.8%16.5%1.3%
Republic Airways58771.2%19.1%4.1%
SkyWest Airlines20572.2%17.6%2.4%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202519871.7%18.2%1.5%
August 202519274.5%15.6%2.1%
September 202519382.9%9.8%0.0%
October 202520977.0%12.9%0.0%
November 202521771.9%16.1%5.1%
December 202517061.8%25.3%2.9%
January 202611865.3%16.9%3.4%
February 202613272.7%21.2%0.0%
March 202618465.8%23.9%6.0%
April 202622274.3%13.1%2.7%
May 202626082.7%10.4%1.9%
June 202620976.1%14.8%3.8%

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.

Airline21.8%
Late aircraft50.4%
National airspace19.3%
Weather8.5%
Security0.1%
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.