Which airline is most reliable for MDW (Chicago) to PVD (Providence)?

The most reliable airline on the MDW to PVD route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 76%.

How often are flights delayed from MDW to PVD?

About 24% of flights from MDW to PVD experience delays. 76% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on MDW to PVD flights?

When flights from MDW to PVD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 56 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a MDW to PVD flight?

With 76% of MDW to PVD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 56 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PVD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is MDW (Chicago) to PVD (Providence) usually delayed?

MDW to PVD flights are moderately reliable at 76% on time. About 24% of flights experience delays averaging 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on MDW (Chicago) to PVD (Providence)?

Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying MDW to PVD, with 76% of flights arriving on time.

What's the best month to fly MDW (Chicago) to PVD (Providence)?

The best month to fly MDW to PVD is September, when 88% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is December at 66% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

MDW → PVD

MDW (Chicago) to PVD (Providence)

MDW (Chicago) to PVD (Providence) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

MDW → PVD on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

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Best & worst months to fly MDW → PVD

Best month

September

88% on time

Worst month

December

66% on time

Sep

88%

Oct

86%

Nov

82%

Feb

82%

May

79%

Apr

79%

Aug

73%

Jan

72%

Mar

69%

Jun

68%

Jul

67%

Dec

66%

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Departing from MDW

79% on time

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Arriving at PVD

79% on time

When flights into PVD are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PVD: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.