Providence (PVD) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Providence (PVD) to Chicago (ORD) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in February 2025 that fell to 64% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 849 mi
Best airline from PVD to ORD
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 14 min | 2.1% | 233 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 12 min | 1.4% | 503 |
| American Airlines | 82% | 20 min | 1.6% | 579 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 27 min | 2.3% | 1,126 |
| Envoy Air | 67% | 24 min | 2.7% | 474 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PVD to ORD
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 22 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 23 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PVD to ORD delayed?
- 24% of PVD–ORD flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PVD to ORD?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 233 flights. 5 airlines flew PVD–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PVD to ORD?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PVD to ORD?
- The scheduled PVD–ORD flight time averages 2h 55m over 849 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PVD to ORD flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PVD to ORD?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,915 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.