Best Time to Fly CLT to BWI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,958 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Baltimore (BWI) in the last 12 months, and 77.4% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, PSA Airlines led with 82.7% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 75.7%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and July the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
CLT to BWI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 82.7% | 50 min | 0.0% | 52 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78.4% | 58 min | 1.8% | 967 |
| American Airlines | 76.8% | 72 min | 1.5% | 1,779 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75.7% | 91 min | 2.6% | 152 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 1 | ||
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to BWI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,246 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 24 | |
| 6am–7am | 86.4% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 7am–8am | 88.1% | 1.0% | 618 |
| 8am–9am | 88.8% | 1.9% | 594 |
| 9am–10am | 84.1% | 1.1% | 89 |
| 10am–11am | 78.8% | 1.6% | 251 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.2% | 1.4% | 444 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.9% | 2.4% | 254 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.5% | 1.0% | 391 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.8% | 1.2% | 164 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.5% | 0.5% | 427 |
| 4pm–5pm | 60.3% | 0.3% | 381 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.3% | 1.8% | 221 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.5% | 2.3% | 575 |
| 7pm–8pm | 54.5% | 2.8% | 435 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.7% | 1.8% | 618 |
| 9pm–10pm | 83.3% | 0.0% | 84 |
| 10pm–11pm | 68.0% | 4.1% | 511 |
| 11pm–12am | 80.8% | 4.0% | 99 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT to BWI
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) | 79.2% | +1.2 pts | 1.6% | 127 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.5% | -4.5 pts | 0.0% | 257 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.9% | -16.1 pts | 3.3% | 1,181 |
| All other days | 78.0% | — | 1.4% | 4,681 |
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).