BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Chicago, IL (ORD) to Lincoln, NE (LNK) flight delay odds

Historically, 60.7% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,555 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
60.7%arrived on time
26.1%30+ min late
3.0%cancelled
1,555scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late16.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late8.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+28.1 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning20568.8%21.0%2.9%
Late morning19377.2%14.0%1.0%
Afternoon74858.4%28.9%2.9%
Evening38254.2%28.3%3.9%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday22756.4%30.0%4.4%
Tuesday22871.1%18.9%1.3%
Wednesday21760.8%26.3%1.4%
Thursday22062.3%22.3%3.6%
Friday22556.4%27.1%4.0%
Saturday21158.8%27.0%3.3%
Sunday22759.0%31.3%3.1%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines1,55560.7%26.1%3.0%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512361.0%28.5%1.6%
August 202512073.3%18.3%1.7%
September 202511682.8%10.3%0.9%
October 202512670.6%18.3%0.0%
November 202514661.6%24.7%6.8%
December 202512040.8%40.8%2.5%
January 202611851.7%36.4%0.8%
February 202611063.6%25.5%0.0%
March 202612748.8%35.4%7.9%
April 202615046.7%31.3%7.3%
May 202615267.1%20.4%1.3%
June 202614762.6%23.8%3.4%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline28.8%
Late aircraft39.1%
National airspace20.7%
Weather11.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.