Best Time to Fly MDW to PVD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago Midway International → Rhode Island Tf Green International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
779 flights were scheduled from Chicago (MDW) to Providence (PVD) in the last 12 months, and 76.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (91% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
1.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MDW to PVD on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 76.9% | 59 min | 1.4% | 779 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MDW to PVD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,420 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 92.7% | 0.8% | 124 |
| 8am–9am | 95.6% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 9am–10am | 88.2% | 0.0% | 135 |
| 10am–11am | 98.2% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.1% | 0.0% | 87 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.2% | 1.2% | 243 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.3% | 0.0% | 83 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.5% | 1.3% | 309 |
| 7pm–8pm | 61.3% | 2.1% | 95 |
| 8pm–9pm | 58.4% | 1.6% | 127 |
| 9pm–10pm | 50.0% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 15 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MDW to PVD
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 23 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 52.1% | -28.0 pts | 0.0% | 48 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.3% | -8.8 pts | 0.6% | 341 |
| All other days | 80.1% | — | 0.9% | 1,008 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).