Columbus to Chicago — airline reliability comparison
Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the CMH to ORD route with a 89% on-time rate, compared to PSA Airlines at 67%. Based on 3,653 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 89% | 1.2% | 70m | 3,653 |
| MQ | 77% | 1.0% | 98m | 4,513 |
| American AirlinesAA | 77% | 1.5% | 89m | 187 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 76% | 2.7% | 91m | 1,387 |
| United AirlinesUA | 71% | 1.5% | 73m | 3,819 |
| PSA AirlinesOHWorst | 67% | 2.9% | 78m | 45 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.