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

Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Des Moines, IA (DSM) flight delay odds

71.2% of 809 official scheduled CLT-to-DSM flights arrived on time; 18.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.8% 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
71.2%arrived on time
18.5%30+ min late
2.8%cancelled
809scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CLT to DSM?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DSM departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 77.7% of 206 flights. Night was lowest at 63.4% across 243 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning20677.7%16.0%1.0%
Afternoon23375.5%15.5%4.7%
Evening11465.8%20.2%0.0%
Night24363.4%23.9%4.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for CLT to DSM?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DSM weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 80.7% of 119 flights. Sunday was lowest at 64.1% across 117 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday11968.1%20.2%1.7%
Tuesday12075.8%18.3%0.8%
Wednesday11980.7%10.9%0.8%
Thursday11671.6%19.0%0.9%
Friday11667.2%22.4%2.6%
Saturday10270.6%13.7%9.8%
Sunday11764.1%24.8%4.3%

Which airline was most reliable for CLT to DSM?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DSM airline results, PSA Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 72.9% of 188 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 70.7% across 621 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines62170.7%19.8%1.9%
PSA Airlines18872.9%14.4%5.9%

Which month was most reliable for CLT to DSM?

Among qualifying CLT-to-DSM month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 86.9% of 84 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 57.4% across 61 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256157.4%32.8%0.0%
August 20258172.8%18.5%0.0%
September 20256277.4%17.7%0.0%
October 20258486.9%7.1%0.0%
November 20258673.3%12.8%8.1%
December 20257960.8%25.3%6.3%
January 20266269.4%11.3%14.5%
February 20265671.4%16.1%1.8%
March 20266272.6%19.4%0.0%
April 20265771.9%17.5%0.0%
May 20265978.0%15.3%0.0%
June 20266058.3%33.3%1.7%

What drove CLT to DSM delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CLT-to-DSM delay category, accounting for 42.3% of 14,721 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline35.0%
Late aircraft42.3%
National airspace11.8%
Weather10.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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