Best Time to Fly MSP to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 81.2% of Minneapolis (MSP) to Charlotte (CLT) flights arrived on time (2,448 scheduled flights). That is 3.6 points above the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.6%, while Delta Air Lines trailed at 80.9%.
November has been the best month (86% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (78%).
1.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 81.6% | 84 min | 1.7% | 1,264 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80.9% | 72 min | 1.3% | 1,184 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,108 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 6am–7am | 87.3% | 1.9% | 685 |
| 7am–8am | 85.9% | 1.3% | 448 |
| 8am–9am | 88.2% | 1.0% | 290 |
| 9am–10am | 87.2% | 0.6% | 173 |
| 10am–11am | 87.5% | 1.4% | 358 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.4% | 1.2% | 170 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.0% | 0.0% | 326 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.6% | 0.7% | 609 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.7% | 2.6% | 265 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.9% | 0.2% | 482 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.7% | 4.6% | 109 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.1% | 1.7% | 348 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.7% | 1.9% | 157 |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.1% | 0.9% | 324 |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.3% | 0.6% | 359 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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) | 71.7% | -11.0 pts | 1.0% | 100 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.3% | -4.5 pts | 0.6% | 176 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.5% | -8.2 pts | 2.1% | 900 |
| All other days | 82.8% | — | 1.0% | 3,932 |
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).