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Route · MDW → OKC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Oklahoma City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MDW to OKC (Chicago to Oklahoma City) ranks #3500 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.4%
On-time
-2.6 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
2,547
Flights
#3500 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Jul 2025 79%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 49%

Distance

691 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 30 9 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 48 4 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 47 10 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 49 14 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 61 13 1 0 WN
Jun 2025 58 16 0 0 WN
May 2025 48 10 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 42 5 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 31 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 31 6 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 31 8 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 30 5 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 47 5 1 0 WN
Sep 2024 47 15 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 50 19 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 61 31 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 58 21 0 0 WN
May 2024 45 14 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 39 5 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 30 4 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 39 5 2 0 WN
Nov 2023 37 5 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 53 16 0 0 WN
Sep 2023 48 7 0 0 WN

MDW–OKC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (86.1%) · weakest: July (61.0%)

50%60%70%80%90% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

86.1% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~51 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

61.0% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

6 of 1,060 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,060 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MDW departures

From MDW, this corridor sits with 51 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 69 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 18 below 75%). Destination: Oklahoma City · fleet on-time rank #4231 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MDW to OKC

The Chicago to Oklahoma City corridor (MDW to OKC) posts a 76.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,547 tracked flights. Late flights run 56.1 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 691-mile route; over the last 24 months, 6 of 1,060 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jul 2025 posted the strongest performance at 79% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 49% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MDW–OKC peaks in October at 86.1% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~51 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 61.0%, a 25.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MDW to OKC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MDW to OKC ranks #3500 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from MDW to OKC?
Flights from Chicago to Oklahoma City have a 76.4% on-time rate based on 2,547 flights. The average delay is 56.1 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2025 with 79% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MDW to OKC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 1,060 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MDW to OKC?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Oklahoma City (OKC) is approximately 691 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from MDW to OKC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2025 (79% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (49% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using MDW–OKC data

MDW–OKC is mid-pack at 76.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MDW and OKC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MDW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (86.1% on-time) beats July (61.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.4% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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