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

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Columbus, OH (CMH) flight delay odds

71.2% of 4,843 official scheduled ORD-to-CMH flights arrived on time; 18.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.6% 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
71.2%arrived on time
18.6%30+ min late
2.6%cancelled
4,843scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to CMH?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CMH departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.4% of 720 flights. Night was lowest at 59.2% across 446 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning72084.4%10.6%1.0%
Late morning73574.4%16.6%1.8%
Afternoon1,51373.9%16.7%2.0%
Evening1,42963.6%23.2%3.6%
Night44659.2%26.7%5.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to CMH?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CMH weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 78.2% of 652 flights. Sunday was lowest at 67.0% across 713 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday72968.4%21.8%3.4%
Tuesday65278.2%14.1%1.2%
Wednesday68670.4%21.7%1.5%
Thursday71472.1%17.2%2.5%
Friday71469.0%19.5%2.1%
Saturday63573.7%15.0%3.5%
Sunday71367.0%20.2%3.8%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to CMH?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CMH airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 74.1% of 1,507 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 60.6% across 127 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways1,50774.1%15.9%3.2%
Envoy Air1,40772.4%18.8%2.1%
United Airlines1,21370.3%18.5%1.5%
SkyWest Airlines53564.9%23.2%4.9%
American Airlines12760.6%28.3%1.6%
PSA Airlines5464.8%25.9%3.7%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to CMH?

Among qualifying ORD-to-CMH month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 79.3% of 460 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 56.5% across 398 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202539856.5%32.9%2.8%
August 202540874.8%15.7%3.4%
September 202541175.7%14.8%0.2%
October 202543975.9%14.8%0.2%
November 202539172.9%14.8%5.9%
December 202534961.0%29.5%1.7%
January 202630364.7%24.4%4.3%
February 202633076.4%14.5%0.3%
March 202644168.9%18.1%4.8%
April 202646370.6%19.0%3.0%
May 202646079.3%12.4%1.1%
June 202645073.3%16.0%3.3%

What drove ORD to CMH delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-CMH delay category, accounting for 45.2% of 94,806 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline23.6%
Late aircraft45.2%
National airspace17.0%
Weather14.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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