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

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

67.9% of 787 official scheduled ORD-to-PSP flights arrived on time; 20.6% 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 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

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to PSP?

Among qualifying ORD-to-PSP departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 76.1% of 134 flights. Night was lowest at 49.1% across 116 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to PSP?

Among qualifying ORD-to-PSP weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 79.8% of 114 flights. Friday was lowest at 60.4% across 111 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to PSP?

Among qualifying ORD-to-PSP airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 75.5% of 335 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 62.1% across 451 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%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to PSP?

Among qualifying ORD-to-PSP month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 79.0% of 81 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 59.7% across 77 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
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 ORD to PSP delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-PSP delay category, accounting for 44.5% of 18,192 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.1%
Late aircraft44.5%
National airspace19.4%
Weather5.9%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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