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

Syracuse, NY (SYR) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

71.5% of 2,187 official scheduled SYR-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 16.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.0% 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 SIGNALVariable
71.5%arrived on time
16.5%30+ min late
3.0%cancelled
2,187scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SYR to ORD?

Among qualifying SYR-to-ORD departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.2% of 442 flights. Evening was lowest at 56.2% across 634 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning72078.1%11.9%2.1%
Late morning44281.2%12.2%1.4%
Afternoon38973.5%16.2%2.8%
Evening63456.2%24.8%5.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for SYR to ORD?

Among qualifying SYR-to-ORD weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 74.3% of 319 flights. Monday was lowest at 66.2% across 325 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday32566.2%18.5%6.2%
Tuesday31674.1%17.1%2.5%
Wednesday29869.8%19.5%1.7%
Thursday31974.3%13.5%2.2%
Friday31974.3%14.7%1.6%
Saturday28672.0%14.0%2.8%
Sunday32469.8%17.9%4.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SYR to ORD?

Among qualifying SYR-to-ORD airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 77.7% of 103 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 56.4% across 241 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways75269.5%17.8%3.9%
Envoy Air68676.7%13.6%2.6%
United Airlines40573.6%12.3%1.7%
SkyWest Airlines24156.4%27.4%4.1%
American Airlines10377.7%16.5%1.9%

Which month was most reliable for SYR to ORD?

Among qualifying SYR-to-ORD month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 83.8% of 222 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 52.8% across 195 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202518074.4%15.6%1.7%
August 202518671.5%15.1%3.2%
September 202518981.0%12.7%0.5%
October 202522374.9%13.9%0.0%
November 202519762.4%21.8%6.6%
December 202519552.8%30.3%4.1%
January 202615367.3%16.3%3.9%
February 202612575.2%13.6%0.8%
March 202615058.7%25.3%5.3%
April 202619077.4%12.6%3.7%
May 202622283.8%9.0%2.3%
June 202617774.6%13.0%4.5%

What drove SYR to ORD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SYR-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 33.0% of 42,034 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline25.7%
Late aircraft33.0%
National airspace29.2%
Weather12.0%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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