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

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Columbia, SC (CAE) flight delay odds

66.2% of 452 official scheduled ORD-to-CAE flights arrived on time; 19.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.3% 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
66.2%arrived on time
19.9%30+ min late
3.3%cancelled
452scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+14.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to CAE?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CAE departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.8% of 49 flights. Evening was lowest at 56.9% across 130 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning4991.8%4.1%0.0%
Late morning11460.5%23.7%4.4%
Afternoon13972.7%15.8%0.7%
Evening13056.9%23.1%6.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to CAE?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CAE weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 72.6% of 62 flights. Sunday was lowest at 52.2% across 67 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6870.6%14.7%2.9%
Tuesday6272.6%17.7%0.0%
Wednesday6261.3%22.6%6.5%
Thursday6666.7%16.7%3.0%
Friday6671.2%22.7%0.0%
Saturday6168.9%14.8%8.2%
Sunday6752.2%29.9%3.0%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to CAE?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CAE airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 74.4% of 82 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 64.3% across 370 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines37064.3%21.9%2.7%
Envoy Air8274.4%11.0%6.1%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to CAE?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CAE month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 86.2% of 29 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 53.2% across 79 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
September 20252986.2%6.9%0.0%
October 20258574.1%17.6%0.0%
November 20259064.4%16.7%6.7%
December 20257953.2%34.2%2.5%
January 20265058.0%22.0%4.0%
February 20261662.5%25.0%0.0%
May 20264273.8%16.7%0.0%
June 20266068.3%13.3%8.3%

What drove ORD to CAE delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ORD-to-CAE delay category, accounting for 43.5% of 9,036 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline43.5%
Late aircraft24.2%
National airspace28.6%
Weather3.5%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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