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

Richmond, VA (RIC) to Chicago, IL (MDW) flight delay odds

76.4% of 411 official scheduled RIC-to-MDW flights arrived on time; 14.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.0% 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
76.4%arrived on time
14.8%30+ min late
1.0%cancelled
411scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RIC to MDW?

Among qualifying RIC-to-MDW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.3% of 138 flights. Evening was lowest at 62.1% across 182 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning13891.3%5.8%0.7%
Afternoon9182.4%9.9%1.1%
Evening18262.1%24.2%1.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for RIC to MDW?

Among qualifying RIC-to-MDW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 96.2% of 52 flights. Monday was lowest at 60.7% across 61 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6160.7%26.2%0.0%
Tuesday5388.7%5.7%1.9%
Wednesday5296.2%1.9%0.0%
Thursday6068.3%18.3%0.0%
Friday6080.0%13.3%1.7%
Saturday5379.2%13.2%1.9%
Sunday7268.1%20.8%1.4%

Which airline was most reliable for RIC to MDW?

Only Southwest Airlines met the RIC-to-MDW airline threshold: 76.4% of 411 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines41176.4%14.8%1.0%

Which month was most reliable for RIC to MDW?

Among qualifying RIC-to-MDW month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 92.6% of 27 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 61.3% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255174.5%13.7%0.0%
August 20253884.2%10.5%0.0%
September 20253491.2%5.9%0.0%
October 20253588.6%8.6%0.0%
November 20252972.4%17.2%3.4%
December 20253161.3%29.0%0.0%
January 20262792.6%0.0%3.7%
February 20262487.5%0.0%0.0%
March 20263167.7%12.9%3.2%
April 20263070.0%16.7%0.0%
May 20263167.7%25.8%0.0%
June 20265066.0%28.0%2.0%

What drove RIC to MDW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded RIC-to-MDW delay category, accounting for 54.5% of 5,206 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline29.3%
Late aircraft54.5%
National airspace8.1%
Weather8.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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