BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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CLTDSM

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

Historically, 71.2% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 809 flights.

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

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

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%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

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%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

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

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

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 reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

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

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.