Hartford (BDL) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Hartford (BDL) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 60% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 4.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 644 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BDL to CLT
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 80% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BDL to CLT delayed?
- 20% of BDL–CLT flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BDL to CLT?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BDL to CLT?
- The scheduled BDL–CLT flight time averages 2h 13m over 644 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are BDL to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BDL to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,726 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.