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San Diego to Chicago — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Best month

January

1% on time

Worst month

January

1% on time

SAN → ORD on-time performance by month

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly breakdown

MonthOn-timeCancel rateFlights
January1%0%850
February1%0%779
March1%0%990
April1%0%1,050
May1%0%1,120
June1%0%1,192
July1%0%1,252
August1%0%844
September1%0%746
October1%0%856
November1%0%720
December1%0%750

Frequently asked

What is the best month to fly from SAN to ORD?

January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from San Diego to Chicago.

What is the worst month to fly SAN to ORD?

January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.

How often are SAN to ORD flights delayed?

On average, 1% of flights from SAN to ORD arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.

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Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.