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Flight UA1297

United Airlines flight UA1297

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Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago (ORD)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 14% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 65 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
86.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
65 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
122
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 57%
  • Air traffic control & airport 36%
  • Extreme weather 7%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Chicago (ORD) to Grand Rapids (GRR)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 17% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 82 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
83.3%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
82 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
103
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Extreme weather 44%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 26%
  • Air traffic control & airport 22%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 8%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago (ORD)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 24% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 158 minutes. It was cancelled 2.1% of the time.

On-time arrivals
76.1%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
2.1%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
158 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
47
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 92%
  • Air traffic control & airport 8%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Houston (IAH) to Eagle (EGE)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 24% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 40 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
75.7%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
40 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
37
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 67%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 33%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Cedar Rapids (CID) to Chicago (ORD)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 35% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 126 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
65.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
126 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
21
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 71%
  • Air traffic control & airport 19%
  • Extreme weather 10%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Denver (DEN) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 20% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 110 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
80.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
110 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
20
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 71%
  • Air traffic control & airport 14%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 14%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 30% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 129 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
70.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
129 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
20
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 66%
  • Air traffic control & airport 20%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 14%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Chicago (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 32% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 74 minutes. It was cancelled 5.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
68.4%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
5.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
74 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
20
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 42%
  • Air traffic control & airport 31%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 16%
  • Extreme weather 11%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 10% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 42 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
90.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
42 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
20
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 81%
  • Air traffic control & airport 19%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Washington (DCA) to Houston (IAH)

Only 18 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
94.4%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
88 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
18
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Extreme weather 58%
  • Air traffic control & airport 26%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 16%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte (CLT)

Only 16 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
50.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
119 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
16
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 71%
  • Air traffic control & airport 16%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 8%
  • Extreme weather 4%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Denver (DEN) to Lihue, Kauai (LIH)

Only 10 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
90.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
62 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
10
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 100%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 0%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Chicago (ORD) to Hayden (HDN)

Only 7 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
57.1%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
38 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
7
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 55%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 35%
  • Air traffic control & airport 10%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Only 7 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
71.4%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
104 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
7
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 79%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 21%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Chicago (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

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On-time arrivals by month
Sep 2025 Aug 2026
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MonthOn timeFlights
September 2025 92.0% 51
October 2025 87.1% 31
November 2025 86.7% 30
December 2025 75.7% 37
January 2026 67.7% 31
February 2026 92.9% 28
March 2026 76.1% 68
April 2026 50.0% 16
May 2026 77.8% 18
June 2026 88.9% 36
July 2026 80.0% 62
August 2026 72.1% 62

Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time data, September 2025 – August 2026. Covers flights operated by reporting U.S. carriers. About our data

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