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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#12: JetBlue
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JetBlue ranked 12th, the worst among major airlines, with 5.0% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.
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#11: American Airlines
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American Airlines ranked 11th with 3.4% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.
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#10: Frontier Airlines
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Frontier Airlines ranked 10th with 2.9% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.
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#9: Envoy Air
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Envoy Air, a regional carrier owned by American Airlines that flies American Eagle routes, ranked 9th with 2.3% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.
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#8: Alaska Airlines
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Alaska Airlines ranked 8th with 2.2% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.
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#7: Spirit Airlines
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Spirit Airlines ranked 7th with 1.9% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.
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#6: United Airlines
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United Airlines ranked 6th with 1.7% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.
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#5: Delta Air Lines
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Delta Air Lines ranked 5th with 1.4% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.
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#4: SkyWest Airlines
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SkyWest Airlines, a regional airline that operates flights for Alaska, Delta, United, and American Airlines, ranked 4th with 1.4% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.
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#3: Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Airlines ranked 3rd with 1.3% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.
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#2: Hawaiian Airlines
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Hawaiian Airlines ranked 2nd with 0.7% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.
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#1: Allegiant Air
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Allegiant Air ranked first with just 0.4% of its flights cancelled in July 2025.