BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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PVD→MDW

Providence, RI (PVD) to Chicago, IL (MDW) flight delay odds

82.7% of 776 official scheduled PVD-to-MDW flights arrived on time; 9.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.7% 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
82.7%arrived on time
9.9%30+ min late
1.7%cancelled
776scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+2.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PVD to MDW?

Among qualifying PVD-to-MDW departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.9% of 44 flights. Evening was lowest at 68.3% across 243 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning35590.4%3.4%2.0%
Late morning4490.9%4.5%0.0%
Afternoon13485.8%7.5%0.7%
Evening24368.3%21.8%2.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for PVD to MDW?

Among qualifying PVD-to-MDW weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 87.6% of 121 flights. Sunday was lowest at 78.1% across 96 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday12379.7%10.6%4.1%
Tuesday12187.6%6.6%1.7%
Wednesday11784.6%9.4%0.0%
Thursday12282.0%10.7%2.5%
Friday12382.9%8.1%0.8%
Saturday7483.8%10.8%1.4%
Sunday9678.1%14.6%1.0%

Which airline was most reliable for PVD to MDW?

Only Southwest Airlines met the PVD-to-MDW airline threshold: 82.7% of 776 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines77682.7%9.9%1.7%

Which month was most reliable for PVD to MDW?

Among qualifying PVD-to-MDW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 94.2% of 86 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 69.0% across 84 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258469.0%21.4%2.4%
August 20258687.2%7.0%1.2%
September 20258694.2%3.5%0.0%
October 20257689.5%9.2%0.0%
November 20253488.2%2.9%5.9%
December 20254080.0%12.5%0.0%
January 20262993.1%3.4%3.4%
February 20262777.8%0.0%7.4%
March 20267777.9%10.4%3.9%
April 20267888.5%7.7%1.3%
May 20267777.9%13.0%0.0%
June 20268274.4%14.6%1.2%

What drove PVD to MDW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PVD-to-MDW delay category, accounting for 47.1% of 8,022 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline18.8%
Late aircraft47.1%
National airspace32.5%
Weather1.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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