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

The most reliable airline on the PVD to ORD route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from PVD to ORD?

About 21% of flights from PVD to ORD experience delays. 79% 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 84 minutes.

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

With 79% of PVD to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 84 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.

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

PVD to ORD flights are moderately reliable at 79% on time. About 21% of flights experience delays averaging 84 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

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

Republic Airways is the most reliable airline flying PVD to ORD, with 86% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is null at 72%.

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

The best month to fly PVD to ORD is May, when 84% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 72% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in May gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

PVD → ORD

PVD (Providence) to ORD (Chicago)

PVD (Providence) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 86%. The average delay is 84 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

PVD → ORD on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Republic Airways edges out null on this route — 86% vs 72% on time.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 86% on time; trails at 72%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly PVD → ORD

Best month

May

84% on time

Worst month

July

72% on time

May

84%

Apr

83%

Oct

83%

Nov

82%

Mar

79%

Sep

79%

Jan

78%

Aug

78%

Jun

77%

Feb

76%

Dec

75%

Jul

72%

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 ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

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Arriving at ORD

77% 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 ~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.