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

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

73.8% of 2,304 official scheduled ORD-to-ALB flights arrived on time; 16.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.5% 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
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

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to ALB?

Among qualifying ORD-to-ALB departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.9% of 410 flights. Night was lowest at 63.6% across 77 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to ALB?

Among qualifying ORD-to-ALB weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 77.5% of 320 flights. Sunday was lowest at 67.2% across 338 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to ALB?

Among qualifying ORD-to-ALB airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 77.2% of 756 flights. Republic Airways was lowest at 71.2% across 587 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%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to ALB?

Among qualifying ORD-to-ALB month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 82.9% of 193 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 61.8% across 170 flights.

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 ORD to ALB delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-ALB delay category, accounting for 50.4% of 35,910 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline21.8%
Late aircraft50.4%
National airspace19.3%
Weather8.5%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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