BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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CLT→DCA

Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

65.8% of 2,684 official scheduled CLT-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 20.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.5% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
65.8%arrived on time
20.2%30+ min late
2.5%cancelled
2,684scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+17.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CLT to DCA?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DCA departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 80.1% of 517 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 58.4% across 644 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36070.6%11.1%1.1%
Late morning51780.1%11.2%1.0%
Afternoon64458.4%27.2%2.5%
Evening79058.6%26.1%3.5%
Night37369.7%17.2%3.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for CLT to DCA?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 74.0% of 384 flights. Monday was lowest at 58.8% across 386 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday38658.8%22.0%3.1%
Tuesday38173.2%15.7%2.4%
Wednesday38170.3%16.5%1.8%
Thursday38164.8%20.5%1.0%
Friday38560.0%28.3%1.0%
Saturday38474.0%13.8%3.6%
Sunday38659.8%24.6%4.1%

Which airline was most reliable for CLT to DCA?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DCA airline results, PSA Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 71.0% of 300 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 65.2% across 2,384 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines2,38465.2%20.3%2.6%
PSA Airlines30071.0%20.0%1.0%

Which month was most reliable for CLT to DCA?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DCA month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 79.6% of 226 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 56.1% across 246 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202524656.1%27.6%7.7%
August 202524268.6%22.3%0.4%
September 202524070.4%19.6%0.8%
October 202524860.9%21.8%0.8%
November 202520659.2%22.3%0.0%
December 202520968.9%15.8%0.0%
January 202621662.5%17.6%11.6%
February 202619261.5%21.4%3.6%
March 202621162.6%20.4%1.9%
April 202620774.9%16.9%0.0%
May 202622679.6%12.8%0.4%
June 202624165.1%22.8%2.1%

What drove CLT to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CLT-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 37.6% of 58,023 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline21.7%
Late aircraft37.6%
National airspace30.5%
Weather10.0%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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