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

Charlotte, NC (CLT) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) flight delay odds

Historically, 77.4% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,742 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
77.4%arrived on time
15.2%30+ min late
1.3%cancelled
1,742scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.7 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
Early morning40986.8%6.6%1.7%
Late morning24580.0%15.1%0.0%
Afternoon61974.3%17.0%1.6%
Evening19569.7%20.5%2.6%
Night27473.7%20.4%0.0%

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
Monday27776.5%15.9%1.4%
Tuesday22382.1%13.5%1.3%
Wednesday22187.8%7.2%0.5%
Thursday26576.2%15.1%0.0%
Friday26977.7%16.0%0.0%
Saturday21273.6%16.5%2.8%
Sunday27570.2%20.7%2.9%

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 Airlines1,64377.0%15.2%1.3%
Spirit Airlines6782.1%17.9%0.0%
PSA Airlines1485.7%14.3%0.0%
Envoy Air1392.3%7.7%0.0%
Frontier Airlines5100.0%0.0%0.0%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202516764.7%25.7%0.6%
August 202512777.2%18.9%0.0%
September 202510788.8%7.5%0.0%
October 202516486.0%9.8%0.0%
November 202515587.1%9.0%1.3%
December 202514776.2%12.9%0.0%
January 202612669.8%11.1%12.7%
February 202613879.7%13.0%2.2%
March 202615180.8%11.3%0.0%
April 202616980.5%15.4%0.0%
May 202616373.6%19.6%0.0%
June 202612865.6%26.6%0.0%

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.

Airline34.5%
Late aircraft54.1%
National airspace7.5%
Weather3.5%
Security0.4%
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.