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

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

80.8% of 809 official scheduled DSM-to-CLT flights arrived on time; 13.6% 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
80.8%arrived on time
13.6%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 late8.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DSM to CLT?

Among qualifying DSM-to-CLT departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.3% of 46 flights. Evening was lowest at 71.2% across 146 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36486.8%9.1%3.0%
Late morning4691.3%6.5%0.0%
Afternoon25375.9%17.4%3.2%
Evening14671.2%20.5%2.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for DSM to CLT?

Among qualifying DSM-to-CLT weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 88.3% of 120 flights. Saturday was lowest at 73.5% across 102 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday11980.7%13.4%1.7%
Tuesday12085.0%10.8%1.7%
Wednesday12088.3%7.5%0.8%
Thursday11579.1%18.3%0.0%
Friday11680.2%15.5%1.7%
Saturday10273.5%15.7%9.8%
Sunday11777.8%14.5%5.1%

Which airline was most reliable for DSM to CLT?

Among qualifying DSM-to-CLT airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 81.2% of 621 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 79.8% across 188 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines62181.2%14.5%2.1%
PSA Airlines18879.8%10.6%5.3%

Which month was most reliable for DSM to CLT?

Among qualifying DSM-to-CLT month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 91.7% of 60 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 68.4% across 79 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256173.8%24.6%1.6%
August 20258175.3%19.8%0.0%
September 20256290.3%6.5%0.0%
October 20258489.3%8.3%0.0%
November 20258679.1%10.5%7.0%
December 20257968.4%19.0%6.3%
January 20266275.8%9.7%14.5%
February 20265587.3%10.9%1.8%
March 20266287.1%11.3%0.0%
April 20265786.0%8.8%0.0%
May 20266091.7%6.7%0.0%
June 20266070.0%26.7%1.7%

What drove DSM to CLT delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DSM-to-CLT delay category, accounting for 45.5% of 15,661 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline42.5%
Late aircraft45.5%
National airspace6.4%
Weather5.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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