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

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

76.1% of 2,677 official scheduled DCA-to-CLT flights arrived on time; 15.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.0% 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
76.1%arrived on time
15.2%30+ min late
3.0%cancelled
2,677scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to CLT?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CLT departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.6% of 1,059 flights. Evening was lowest at 65.6% across 719 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,05984.6%8.6%3.5%
Late morning33878.4%13.9%2.1%
Afternoon56071.8%19.1%1.6%
Evening71965.6%22.4%3.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to CLT?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CLT weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.9% of 381 flights. Sunday was lowest at 70.1% across 385 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday38676.4%15.5%3.9%
Tuesday38181.9%10.5%3.1%
Wednesday37874.9%18.0%3.2%
Thursday37874.6%14.8%1.6%
Friday38674.4%16.6%1.0%
Saturday38380.2%12.0%3.4%
Sunday38570.1%18.7%4.4%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to CLT?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CLT airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 77.4% of 2,382 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 65.1% across 295 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines2,38277.4%14.1%3.0%
PSA Airlines29565.1%23.7%2.4%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to CLT?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CLT month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 86.4% of 206 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 62.0% across 245 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202524562.0%23.7%9.4%
August 202524274.8%17.4%0.4%
September 202523977.4%14.6%1.7%
October 202524883.1%10.9%0.8%
November 202520677.7%15.0%0.5%
December 202520876.4%16.3%0.5%
January 202621772.4%10.6%12.4%
February 202619273.4%13.5%4.7%
March 202621177.7%16.6%1.9%
April 202620686.4%7.8%0.5%
May 202622381.6%12.6%0.4%
June 202624071.2%21.2%2.1%

What drove DCA to CLT delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-CLT delay category, accounting for 56.8% of 63,133 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline29.4%
Late aircraft56.8%
National airspace10.8%
Weather2.5%
Security0.5%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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