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Route · PBI → ORD · 2020–2025 BTS data

West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PBI to ORD (West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Chicago) ranks #2430 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.3%
On-time
-1.7 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
5,146
Flights
#2430 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 89%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 48%

Distance

1,144 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 156 36 4 3 AA,UA
Nov 2025 120 39 4 0 UA,AA
Oct 2025 85 34 0 0 AA,UA
Sep 2025 48 12 0 0 UA,AA
Aug 2025 52 27 0 1 AA
Jul 2025 62 30 3 1 AA
Jun 2025 60 25 0 0 AA
May 2025 79 21 0 1 AA,UA
Apr 2025 120 26 1 0 F9,UA,AA
Mar 2025 160 44 2 0 AA,UA,F9
Feb 2025 138 41 1 1 AA,UA,F9
Jan 2025 147 29 0 0 AA,UA,F9
Dec 2024 118 41 0 0 AA,F9,UA
Nov 2024 76 18 0 0 UA,AA
Oct 2024 56 7 1 0 UA,AA
Aug 2024 31 11 2 0 AA
Jul 2024 31 17 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 34 19 1 0 AA
May 2024 85 38 1 2 AA,UA
Apr 2024 119 29 1 0 AA,UA
Mar 2024 145 42 1 0 AA,UA
Feb 2024 133 14 0 0 AA,UA
Jan 2024 147 28 8 0 AA,UA
Dec 2023 129 27 0 0 UA,AA

PBI–ORD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (85.1%) · weakest: July (66.4%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.5%

Strongest calendar month

September

85.1% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~129 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.4% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

30 of 2,331 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

9 of 2,331 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

PBI - West Palm Beach/Palm Beach

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL.

PBI on-time profile

ORD - Chicago

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.

ORD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See PBI and ORD side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare PBI vs ORD

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PBI departures

From PBI, this corridor sits with 15 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 20 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 3 below 75%). Destination: Chicago · fleet on-time rank #4030 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PBI to ORD

The West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Chicago corridor (PBI to ORD) posts a 77.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,146 tracked flights. Late flights run 90.5 minutes behind on average. 13 carriers cover the 1,144-mile route; over the last 24 months, 30 of 2,331 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 48% - a 41-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PBI–ORD peaks in September at 85.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~129 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.4%, a 18.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PBI to ORD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PBI to ORD ranks #2430 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 PBI to ORD? ▼
Flights from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Chicago have a 77.3% on-time rate based on 5,146 flights. The average delay is 90.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PBI to ORD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (30 of 2,331 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PBI to ORD? ▼
The flight distance from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 1,144 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PBI to ORD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (48% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PBI Airport

West Palm Beach/Palm Beach
ORD Airport

Chicago
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using PBI–ORD data

PBI–ORD is mid-pack at 77.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PBI and ORD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PBI airport
  • If your dates flex, September (85.1% on-time) beats July (66.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.3% 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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