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

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

72.3% of 719 official scheduled MDW-to-CLT flights arrived on time; 15.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.7% 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 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

Which departure time was most reliable for MDW to CLT?

Among qualifying MDW-to-CLT departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.0% of 133 flights. Evening was lowest at 60.6% across 302 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning13382.0%5.3%2.3%
Afternoon24179.3%10.4%1.7%
Evening30260.6%25.2%1.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for MDW to CLT?

Among qualifying MDW-to-CLT weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 79.6% of 103 flights. Sunday was lowest at 57.9% across 107 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for MDW to CLT?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MDW-to-CLT airline threshold: 72.3% of 719 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines71972.3%15.3%1.7%

Which month was most reliable for MDW to CLT?

Among qualifying MDW-to-CLT month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 83.3% of 60 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 60.7% across 84 flights.

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 MDW to CLT delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MDW-to-CLT delay category, accounting for 47.3% of 9,550 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline33.7%
Late aircraft47.3%
National airspace14.4%
Weather4.0%
Security0.5%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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