Best Time to Fly DSM to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Des Moines International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 82.9% of Des Moines (DSM) to Charlotte (CLT) flights arrived on time (809 scheduled flights). That is 5.3 points above the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.3%, while American Airlines trailed at 82.5%.
February has been the best month (89% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (78%).
3.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DSM to CLT 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 | 84.3% | 101 min | 5.3% | 188 |
| American Airlines | 82.5% | 133 min | 2.2% | 621 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DSM to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,538 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6am–7am | 84.9% | 3.2% | 308 |
| 7am–8am | 88.0% | 2.6% | 385 |
| 8am–9am | 94.1% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 11am–12pm | 91.5% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.3% | 0.0% | 145 |
| 2pm–3pm | 81.7% | 2.3% | 257 |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.6% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.3% | 7.5% | 94 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.7% | 1.9% | 159 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.0% | 2.6% | 38 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DSM to CLT
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) | Limited data | 32 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.2% | -8.1 pts | 5.0% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.0% | -16.3 pts | 2.4% | 255 |
| All other days | 85.3% | — | 1.9% | 1,191 |
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).