Flight Delay Predictor

How to Use This Tool

Choose your analysis mode and understand the results.

This tool provides two types of flight analysis: delay statistics for specific flights and connection probability estimates. Select your mode and enter the required information to get data-driven insights for your travel planning.

Analysis Modes

Choose between two analysis types based on your needs:

  • Flight Delay Lookup: Get historical delay statistics for a specific flight route, airline, and time period. Perfect for understanding typical delay patterns.
  • Connection Probability: Estimate your chances of making a connecting flight based on layover time and historical delay data.
Understanding the Inputs

Flight Delay Mode

  • Origin Airport: Departure airport (e.g., Boston for BOS).
  • Destination Airport: Arrival airport (e.g., Atlanta for ATL).
  • Airline: The airline operating the flight.
  • Travel Date: The date of your flight for day-of-week analysis.
  • Time Period: The scheduled departure time window.

Connection Probability Mode

  • Origin Airport: Where your first flight segment begins.
  • Connection Hub: The airport where you transfer between flights.
  • Final Destination: Your ultimate destination airport.
  • Airline (First Flight): Airline for the flight arriving at the hub.
  • Airline (Second Flight): Airline for the flight departing from the hub.
  • First Flight Date: Date of arrival at the connection hub.
  • Second Flight Date: Date of departure from the connection hub.
  • First Flight Time: Arrival time window at the hub.
  • Second Flight Time: Departure time window from the hub.
Interpreting Results

Results will be displayed with charts and statistics relevant to your selected mode. Delay statistics show historical patterns, while connection probabilities indicate the likelihood of successful transfers based on your specific itinerary details.

Welcome to Flight Delay Predictor, a data-driven tool that analyzes historical flight performance to help you make informed travel decisions. Using U.S. Department of Transportation data spanning nearly a decade and containing delay statistics for over 60 million flights, we provide statistical insights into flight delays and connection probabilities. Whether you're a frequent business traveler planning tight connections or a leisure traveler looking to understand delay patterns, our analysis helps you anticipate potential disruptions and plan accordingly.