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

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Wilmington, NC (ILM) flight delay odds

78.0% of 558 official scheduled ORD-to-ILM flights arrived on time; 14.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.3% 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
78.0%arrived on time
14.9%30+ min late
1.3%cancelled
558scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to ILM?

Among qualifying ORD-to-ILM departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.1% of 201 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 59.7% across 67 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning20188.1%7.0%0.0%
Late morning19177.0%17.3%0.5%
Afternoon6759.7%31.3%0.0%
Evening9872.4%14.3%6.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to ILM?

Among qualifying ORD-to-ILM weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 80.8% of 73 flights. Sunday was lowest at 75.0% across 84 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday7978.5%12.7%2.5%
Tuesday7080.0%11.4%2.9%
Wednesday7380.8%11.0%0.0%
Thursday8576.5%14.1%1.2%
Friday8479.8%15.5%0.0%
Saturday8375.9%19.3%1.2%
Sunday8475.0%19.0%1.2%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to ILM?

Among qualifying ORD-to-ILM airline results, SkyWest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 81.7% of 104 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 55.0% across 40 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Envoy Air33981.1%11.5%1.5%
SkyWest Airlines10481.7%14.4%0.0%
Republic Airways7570.7%20.0%2.7%
American Airlines4055.0%35.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to ILM?

Among qualifying ORD-to-ILM month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 93.5% of 31 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 63.8% across 105 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202510563.8%27.6%0.0%
August 20257078.6%17.1%0.0%
September 20253193.5%3.2%0.0%
October 20253193.5%3.2%0.0%
February 20263886.8%7.9%0.0%
March 20266665.2%24.2%4.5%
April 20265780.7%7.0%3.5%
May 20266886.8%8.8%1.5%
June 20268683.7%9.3%0.0%

What drove ORD to ILM delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-ILM delay category, accounting for 54.1% of 7,443 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline20.3%
Late aircraft54.1%
National airspace17.5%
Weather8.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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