How many flights are cancelled?

The number of flights cancelled depends on many factors, including weather, mechanical issues, and passenger load. Generally speaking, yearly cancellations make up about 1% of total flights – so for every 100 flights, one is typically cancelled. Last year, major US carriers reported an average cancellation rate of around 2.7%, so the answer to the question ultimately comes down to the number of flights that occurred in a given year.

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