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

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

72.4% of 787 official scheduled PSP-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 16.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.5% 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
72.4%arrived on time
16.9%30+ min late
2.5%cancelled
787scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+15.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PSP to ORD?

Among qualifying PSP-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 78.1% of 215 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 56.1% across 180 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning21578.1%10.7%3.3%
Late morning37077.6%16.2%0.8%
Afternoon18056.1%25.0%3.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for PSP to ORD?

Among qualifying PSP-to-ORD weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 79.0% of 105 flights. Saturday was lowest at 65.8% across 114 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday11674.1%16.4%3.4%
Tuesday11573.0%17.4%1.7%
Wednesday11075.5%16.4%1.8%
Thursday10579.0%10.5%0.0%
Friday11274.1%15.2%0.9%
Saturday11465.8%17.5%7.0%
Sunday11566.1%24.3%2.6%

Which airline was most reliable for PSP to ORD?

Among qualifying PSP-to-ORD airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 78.3% of 336 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 68.1% across 451 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines45168.1%20.2%3.1%
United Airlines33678.3%12.5%1.8%

Which month was most reliable for PSP to ORD?

Among qualifying PSP-to-ORD month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 84.0% of 81 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 52.3% across 130 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
October 20258184.0%11.1%0.0%
November 20259769.1%21.6%4.1%
December 202511379.6%15.9%1.8%
January 20267774.0%13.0%9.1%
February 202610478.8%12.5%0.0%
March 202613052.3%24.6%2.3%
April 202611973.9%16.0%2.5%
May 20266075.0%18.3%1.7%

What drove PSP to ORD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PSP-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 37.2% of 20,179 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline33.1%
Late aircraft37.2%
National airspace24.9%
Weather4.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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