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Route · PVD → MDW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Providence to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PVD to MDW (Providence to Chicago) ranks #3215 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
3,236
Flights
#3215 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Sep 2025 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 73%

Distance

842 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 40 7 0 1 WN
Nov 2025 34 2 2 0 WN
Oct 2025 76 8 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 86 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 86 10 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 84 23 2 1 WN
Jun 2025 74 18 0 0 WN
May 2025 31 5 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 30 4 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 31 7 0 1 WN
Jan 2025 31 1 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 42 9 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 37 3 0 1 WN
Oct 2024 76 6 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 89 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 90 18 0 1 WN
Jul 2024 85 18 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 77 13 0 1 WN
May 2024 45 12 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 39 11 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 31 4 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 32 4 4 0 WN
Dec 2023 39 7 2 0 WN
Nov 2023 42 13 0 0 WN

PVD–MDW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (93.9%) · weakest: July (77.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

93.9% on-time · ~33 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~74 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.4% on-time · ~73 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

12 of 1,327 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

6 of 1,327 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PVD - Providence

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Providence, RI.

PVD on-time profile

MDW - Chicago

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

MDW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See PVD and MDW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare PVD vs MDW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PVD departures

From PVD, this corridor sits with 10 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 15 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Chicago · fleet on-time rank #1550 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PVD to MDW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Providence to Chicago (PVD to MDW) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 3,236 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 66.7 minutes. The 842-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 1,327 flights were cancelled, 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 73% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PVD–MDW peaks in February at 93.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~74 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.4%, a 16.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PVD to MDW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PVD to MDW ranks #3215 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 PVD to MDW? ▼
Flights from Providence to Chicago have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 3,236 flights. The average delay is 66.7 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PVD to MDW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,327 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PVD to MDW? ▼
The flight distance from Providence (PVD) to Chicago (MDW) is approximately 842 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from PVD to MDW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PVD Airport

Providence
MDW 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 PVD–MDW data

PVD–MDW runs 5.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PVD and MDW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PVD airport
  • If your dates flex, February (93.9% on-time) beats July (77.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.1% 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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