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Route · ORD → CRW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Charleston/Dunbar

The ORD–CRW corridor (Chicago, IL → Charleston/Dunbar, WV) runs behind the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 416 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

75%
On-time
-4 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
3,019
Flights

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 91%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 43%

Distance

416 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 63 36 2 0 OO
Nov 2025 61 16 5 0 OO
Oct 2025 86 17 0 1 OO
Sep 2025 90 23 0 2 OO
Aug 2025 93 29 3 0 OO
Jul 2025 92 40 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 90 21 0 0 OO
May 2025 93 17 0 2 OO
Apr 2025 89 13 2 1 OO
Mar 2025 88 31 1 0 OO
Feb 2025 56 16 2 0 OO
Jan 2025 65 23 5 0 OO
Dec 2024 71 25 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 89 28 1 0 OO
Oct 2024 93 20 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 87 29 0 2 OO
Aug 2024 83 28 0 2 OO
Jul 2024 80 22 0 1 OO
Jun 2024 87 18 1 0 OO
May 2024 93 36 4 0 OO
Apr 2024 60 15 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 62 11 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 58 5 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 62 16 8 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

34 of 1,891 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

11 of 1,891 flights

What the Data Says About ORD to CRW

The Chicago to Charleston/Dunbar corridor (ORD to CRW) posts a 75% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,019 tracked flights. Late flights run 84.0 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 416-mile route; over the last 24 months, 34 of 1,891 flights were cancelled (1.8%) and 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 43% - a 49-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ORD to CRW?
Flights from Chicago to Charleston/Dunbar have a 75% on-time rate based on 3,019 flights. The average delay is 84.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to CRW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (34 of 1,891 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to CRW?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Charleston/Dunbar (CRW) is approximately 416 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to CRW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (43% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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