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

The most reliable airline on the PVD to ORD route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from PVD to ORD?

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

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

When flights from PVD to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 83 minutes.

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

With 77% of PVD to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 83 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ORD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

PVD → ORD

PVD (Providence) to ORD (Chicago)

PVD (Providence) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 84%. The average delay is 83 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 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).

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 84% on time vs null at 67%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 84% on time; trails at 67%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from PVD

79% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PVD has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~18 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ORD

75% on time

When flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~26 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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