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

Chicago, IL (MDW) to Charlotte, NC (CLT) flight delay odds

Historically, 72.3% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 719 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
72.3%arrived on time
15.3%30+ min late
1.7%cancelled
719scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.2 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 morning13382.0%5.3%2.3%
Afternoon24179.3%10.4%1.7%
Evening30260.6%25.2%1.7%

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
Monday11078.2%15.5%1.8%
Tuesday10777.6%11.2%0.0%
Wednesday10379.6%12.6%0.0%
Thursday10967.0%18.3%1.8%
Friday10974.3%14.7%0.9%
Saturday7471.6%12.2%4.1%
Sunday10757.9%21.5%3.7%

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
Southwest Airlines71972.3%15.3%1.7%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258460.7%25.0%3.6%
August 20256080.0%15.0%1.7%
September 20255678.6%10.7%0.0%
October 20256272.6%9.7%0.0%
November 20255777.2%12.3%5.3%
December 20256065.0%18.3%0.0%
January 20263775.7%10.8%5.4%
February 20264276.2%11.9%2.4%
March 20266061.7%25.0%3.3%
April 20266083.3%8.3%0.0%
May 20266275.8%12.9%0.0%
June 20267969.6%16.5%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.

Airline33.7%
Late aircraft47.3%
National airspace14.4%
Weather4.0%
Security0.5%
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.