BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Chicago, IL (ORD) to Cleveland, OH (CLE) flight delay odds

67.9% of 4,899 official scheduled ORD-to-CLE flights arrived on time; 20.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.0% 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
67.9%arrived on time
20.0%30+ min late
3.0%cancelled
4,899scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+17.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to CLE?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CLE departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 80.6% of 749 flights. Evening was lowest at 55.9% across 1,217 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning74980.6%10.4%1.5%
Late morning69978.0%13.6%1.0%
Afternoon1,64270.7%16.3%3.2%
Evening1,21755.9%31.4%2.7%
Night59256.9%26.2%7.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to CLE?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CLE weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 74.6% of 686 flights. Monday was lowest at 62.7% across 748 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday74862.7%23.9%4.0%
Tuesday68674.6%16.0%2.8%
Wednesday66870.7%19.3%2.1%
Thursday73170.0%17.2%2.6%
Friday72466.3%19.6%2.9%
Saturday60368.5%18.9%3.5%
Sunday73963.5%24.1%3.0%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to CLE?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CLE airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 71.4% of 2,175 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 53.6% across 422 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines2,17571.4%17.7%1.3%
SkyWest Airlines94863.7%23.2%3.5%
Envoy Air81469.4%18.1%4.2%
Republic Airways54070.2%16.7%5.6%
American Airlines42253.6%32.5%5.0%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to CLE?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CLE month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 76.9% of 403 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 56.2% across 361 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202543157.3%28.5%4.2%
August 202542167.9%18.8%4.3%
September 202540376.9%13.9%0.2%
October 202544175.3%16.3%0.2%
November 202540363.3%19.6%7.2%
December 202536156.2%29.1%4.4%
January 202632065.9%22.5%2.2%
February 202634674.0%12.1%0.3%
March 202644564.9%19.6%4.3%
April 202647869.5%20.1%2.9%
May 202646775.8%16.3%1.7%
June 202638365.8%23.8%3.7%

What drove ORD to CLE delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-CLE delay category, accounting for 42.8% of 108,339 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.2%
Late aircraft42.8%
National airspace15.6%
Weather11.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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