Providence (PVD) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 4.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 849 mi
Best airline from PVD to ORD
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 14 min | 2.2% | 229 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 12 min | 1.6% | 511 |
| American Airlines | 82% | 21 min | 2.6% | 615 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 26 min | 2.7% | 1,192 |
| Envoy Air | 72% | 23 min | 3.8% | 546 |
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 | 79% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 22 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 23 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 24 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 operations40%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PVD to ORD delayed?
- 23% of PVD–ORD flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. 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 84%, based on 229 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 56m over 849 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are PVD to ORD flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 3,093 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.