Best Time to Fly ORD to IAD
Chicago to Washington — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
ORD → IAD on-time performance by month
24
25
26
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Worse
Better
Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0% | 501 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 453 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 548 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 606 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 707 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 690 |
| July | 1% | 0% | 706 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 511 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 514 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 494 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 421 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 394 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from ORD to IAD?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Chicago to Washington.
What is the worst month to fly ORD to IAD?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are ORD to IAD flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from ORD to IAD arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.