The airlines most and least likely to cancel your flight

Data from the Department of Transportation reveals which airlines are most likely to leave you stranded

You want to get to your destination on time. And what airline you choose matters.

A report from the Department of Transportation looked at data from this summer to find the cancellation rates among the 14 U.S. major airlines. 

We’ve ranked them from most cancellations to least to help you understand which carriers are most likely to get you where you’re going.

Continue reading to see the ranking.

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#14: Republic Airways

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Republic Airways, a regional airline that operates flights for Delta, United, and America, had the highest cancellation rate, with 9.0% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.

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#13: PSA Airlines

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PSA Airlines, a regional carrier owned by American Airlines that flies American Eagle routes, ranked 13th with 7.1% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.

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