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

The most reliable airline on the ORD to PVD route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from ORD to PVD?

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

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

When flights from ORD to PVD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 64 minutes.

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

With 76% of ORD to PVD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 64 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 ORD (Chicago) to PVD (Providence) usually delayed?

ORD to PVD flights are moderately reliable at 76% on time. About 24% of flights experience delays averaging 64 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

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

Republic Airways is the most reliable airline flying ORD to PVD, with 87% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is American Airlines at 62%.

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

The best month to fly ORD to PVD is October, when 83% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is January at 68% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

ORD → PVD

ORD (Chicago) to PVD (Providence)

ORD (Chicago) to PVD (Providence) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 87%. The average delay is 64 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

ORD → 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.

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 87% on time vs American Airlines at 62%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 87% on time; American Airlines trails at 62%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly ORD → PVD

Best month

October

83% on time

Worst month

January

68% on time

Oct

83%

Mar

79%

Apr

79%

Nov

79%

May

78%

Feb

77%

Aug

76%

Sep

76%

Jun

75%

Jul

69%

Dec

69%

Jan

68%

Good to know

Departing from ORD

77% on time

Expect ~22 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ORD has long runway queues.

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

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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.