Cincinnati to Chicago — airline reliability comparison
Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the CVG to ORD route with a 87% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 46%. Based on 3,003 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 | 87% | 1.7% | 79m | 3,003 |
| MQ | 77% | 1.5% | 77m | 4,015 |
| United AirlinesUA | 75% | 1.4% | 74m | 2,882 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 75% | 2.8% | 92m | 1,935 |
| PSA AirlinesOH | 69% | 5.8% | 138m | 37 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 46% | 1.6% | 76m | 68 |
Delays, TSA, weather, gates — we'll let you know if something matters.
Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.