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

Knoxville, TN (TYS) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

65.0% of 2,220 official scheduled TYS-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 22.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.0% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
65.0%arrived on time
22.3%30+ min late
4.0%cancelled
2,220scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late14.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late7.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.7%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+26.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for TYS to ORD?

Among qualifying TYS-to-ORD departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 74.9% of 701 flights. Evening was lowest at 50.5% across 552 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning70174.9%15.7%4.0%
Late morning40373.7%17.4%2.0%
Afternoon56360.7%25.6%3.7%
Evening55250.5%31.2%5.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for TYS to ORD?

Among qualifying TYS-to-ORD weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 67.1% of 316 flights. Monday was lowest at 62.5% across 325 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday32562.5%24.0%4.6%
Tuesday32065.6%23.1%2.8%
Wednesday31667.1%20.6%3.2%
Thursday32164.2%22.4%5.0%
Friday32165.7%22.7%2.2%
Saturday29265.8%20.9%5.5%
Sunday32564.3%22.5%4.9%

Which airline was most reliable for TYS to ORD?

Among qualifying TYS-to-ORD airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 83.9% of 317 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 56.4% across 834 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines83456.4%28.5%6.5%
SkyWest Airlines81564.0%22.3%2.9%
United Airlines31783.9%8.8%2.5%
Envoy Air17573.7%17.1%1.7%
Republic Airways7970.9%22.8%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for TYS to ORD?

Among qualifying TYS-to-ORD month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 76.7% of 215 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 42.3% across 130 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202524558.8%28.6%3.7%
August 202522770.5%18.1%3.1%
September 202519273.4%16.1%1.0%
October 202523466.2%24.4%0.0%
November 202517657.4%25.6%7.4%
December 202513042.3%43.1%5.4%
January 202611858.5%24.6%9.3%
February 202612568.8%20.0%1.6%
March 202614952.3%26.8%9.4%
April 202619874.2%12.1%6.1%
May 202621576.7%17.2%1.9%
June 202621167.3%19.4%3.8%

What drove TYS to ORD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded TYS-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 37.1% of 71,157 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline35.8%
Late aircraft37.1%
National airspace17.6%
Weather9.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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