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

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

81.3% of 1,994 official scheduled IAD-to-CLT flights arrived on time; 10.8% 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
81.3%arrived on time
10.8%30+ min late
2.8%cancelled
1,994scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+2.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for IAD to CLT?

Among qualifying IAD-to-CLT departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.1% of 353 flights. Evening was lowest at 72.2% across 493 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning45084.2%6.2%2.4%
Late morning35390.1%5.7%1.4%
Afternoon56680.6%11.3%3.0%
Evening49372.2%18.3%4.3%
Night13284.8%10.6%0.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for IAD to CLT?

Among qualifying IAD-to-CLT weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 85.0% of 267 flights. Sunday was lowest at 72.6% across 314 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday28882.3%11.8%2.4%
Tuesday26785.0%10.1%1.1%
Wednesday27984.9%9.7%1.4%
Thursday29282.2%8.9%2.1%
Friday30283.1%8.9%2.6%
Saturday25279.8%10.7%4.0%
Sunday31472.6%15.3%5.4%

Which airline was most reliable for IAD to CLT?

Among qualifying IAD-to-CLT airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 83.9% of 440 flights. Republic Airways was lowest at 78.8% across 496 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines1,03281.2%10.9%3.4%
Republic Airways49678.8%13.1%2.8%
American Airlines44083.9%8.6%1.4%
United Airlines2688.5%3.8%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for IAD to CLT?

Among qualifying IAD-to-CLT month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 93.9% of 164 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 68.9% across 177 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202515671.8%18.6%6.4%
August 202516281.5%11.7%1.9%
September 202516493.9%3.7%0.6%
October 202515585.8%9.0%0.0%
November 202516180.7%13.7%2.5%
December 202517768.9%23.2%0.0%
January 202619776.1%9.1%9.6%
February 202617782.5%6.8%2.3%
March 202617979.9%11.2%5.0%
April 202617390.8%5.8%0.6%
May 202617485.6%6.3%0.6%
June 202611978.2%11.8%2.5%

What drove IAD to CLT delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded IAD-to-CLT delay category, accounting for 50.4% of 28,413 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline32.5%
Late aircraft50.4%
National airspace13.5%
Weather3.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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