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

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

73.8% of 2,211 official scheduled RIC-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 15.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.7% 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 SIGNALVariable
73.8%arrived on time
15.9%30+ min late
3.7%cancelled
2,211scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RIC to ORD?

Among qualifying RIC-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.7% of 734 flights. Evening was lowest at 61.6% across 617 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning73481.7%9.9%2.9%
Late morning54779.7%13.9%1.8%
Afternoon30870.1%20.1%2.6%
Evening61761.6%22.4%6.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for RIC to ORD?

Among qualifying RIC-to-ORD weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 79.3% of 304 flights. Friday was lowest at 68.8% across 320 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday33070.6%17.6%5.5%
Tuesday31975.9%14.4%3.4%
Wednesday30479.3%11.8%1.3%
Thursday31874.5%17.3%1.9%
Friday32068.8%19.4%2.8%
Saturday29075.9%14.1%3.4%
Sunday33072.4%16.4%7.0%

Which airline was most reliable for RIC to ORD?

Among qualifying RIC-to-ORD airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 82.7% of 295 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 62.6% across 719 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways81878.9%11.5%3.7%
SkyWest Airlines71962.6%25.3%4.6%
Envoy Air37977.3%13.5%3.2%
United Airlines29582.7%8.5%2.0%

Which month was most reliable for RIC to ORD?

Among qualifying RIC-to-ORD month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 85.7% of 175 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 59.1% across 181 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202518159.1%25.4%5.0%
August 202516271.6%18.5%3.1%
September 202517783.1%9.0%0.6%
October 202517767.2%22.0%0.6%
November 202516768.9%19.2%7.2%
December 202515862.7%23.4%5.7%
January 202615271.7%13.8%9.2%
February 202617585.7%9.7%0.0%
March 202621071.4%18.1%5.7%
April 202623980.8%9.2%3.8%
May 202621181.0%10.9%1.4%
June 202620277.2%15.3%3.0%

What drove RIC to ORD delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded RIC-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 35.7% of 46,282 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline35.7%
Late aircraft22.2%
National airspace31.2%
Weather10.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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