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

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Charlotte, NC (CLT) flight delay odds

71.7% of 4,306 official scheduled ORD-to-CLT flights arrived on time; 18.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.3% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
71.7%arrived on time
18.3%30+ min late
2.3%cancelled
4,306scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to CLT?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CLT departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.5% of 1,509 flights. Evening was lowest at 59.5% across 1,160 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,50982.5%9.9%2.1%
Late morning44276.2%15.2%2.3%
Afternoon1,16968.3%21.1%1.5%
Evening1,16059.5%27.6%3.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to CLT?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CLT weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 76.9% of 605 flights. Sunday was lowest at 67.6% across 642 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday63468.3%19.9%3.0%
Tuesday60576.9%16.0%0.8%
Wednesday59173.9%16.4%1.7%
Thursday63072.9%17.5%1.7%
Friday62369.8%17.5%2.1%
Saturday58173.1%17.2%3.6%
Sunday64267.6%22.9%3.1%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to CLT?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CLT airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 78.0% of 377 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 51.2% across 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines2,99972.8%17.7%2.4%
United Airlines61269.8%20.1%1.0%
Republic Airways37778.0%13.8%2.1%
SkyWest Airlines16051.2%26.2%4.4%
Frontier Airlines15765.0%24.2%3.2%
Spirit Airlines1100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to CLT?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CLT month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 82.9% of 346 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 62.2% across 365 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202534763.4%26.8%1.7%
August 202533272.0%16.3%2.4%
September 202533879.6%13.0%0.3%
October 202534682.9%11.0%0.0%
November 202534776.4%14.4%4.6%
December 202535568.5%23.9%0.3%
January 202633367.9%16.2%7.8%
February 202631172.7%16.1%1.3%
March 202636562.2%25.5%3.6%
April 202640468.8%20.0%2.0%
May 202641176.6%14.4%1.0%
June 202641770.3%20.4%2.9%

What drove ORD to CLT delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-CLT delay category, accounting for 54.2% of 92,083 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline27.0%
Late aircraft54.2%
National airspace14.3%
Weather4.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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