BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ORDPSP

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Palm Springs, CA (PSP) flight delay odds

Historically, 67.9% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 787 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
67.9%arrived on time
20.6%30+ min late
2.3%cancelled
787scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+16.2 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 morning13476.1%9.7%3.0%
Late morning36370.8%19.3%1.1%
Afternoon8872.7%18.2%1.1%
Evening8662.8%26.7%3.5%
Night11649.1%34.5%5.2%

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
Monday11567.0%23.5%3.5%
Tuesday11479.8%12.3%2.6%
Wednesday10870.4%16.7%0.0%
Thursday10975.2%15.6%0.9%
Friday11160.4%27.0%0.9%
Saturday11561.7%21.7%4.3%
Sunday11560.9%27.0%3.5%

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
American Airlines45162.1%23.7%3.1%
United Airlines33575.5%16.4%1.2%
SkyWest Airlines1100.0%0.0%0.0%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
September 20256100.0%0.0%0.0%
October 20258179.0%14.8%0.0%
November 20259877.6%12.2%5.1%
December 202511362.8%24.8%1.8%
January 20267759.7%23.4%5.2%
February 202610565.7%18.1%0.0%
March 202613060.8%27.7%3.1%
April 202611866.1%23.7%1.7%
May 20265976.3%15.3%1.7%

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.

Airline30.1%
Late aircraft44.5%
National airspace19.4%
Weather5.9%
Security0.2%
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.