Which airline is most reliable for ORD (Chicago) to CAE (Columbia)?

The most reliable airline on the ORD to CAE route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 78%.

How often are flights delayed from ORD to CAE?

About 23% of flights from ORD to CAE experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ORD to CAE flights?

When flights from ORD to CAE are delayed, the average delay is approximately 59 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ORD to CAE flight?

With 77% of ORD to CAE flights arriving on time and an average delay of 59 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CAE is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ORD → CAE

ORD (Chicago) to CAE (Columbia)

ORD (Chicago) to CAE (Columbia) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 78%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

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Departing from ORD

80% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ORD has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~34 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at CAE

83% on time

When flights into CAE are late, the average delay is 73 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at CAE: TSA is ~9 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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