Boston (BOS) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BOS–CLT. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but September 2025 dropped to 72% — a gap of 19 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 728 mi
Best airline from BOS to CLT
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 16 min | 2.0% | 5,888 |
| Republic Airways | 81% | 12 min | 2.3% | 2,877 |
| JetBlue Airways | 79% | 16 min | 1.5% | 197 |
| Frontier Airlines | 69% | 28 min | 3.3% | 150 |
| Spirit Airlines | 66% | 31 min | 8.3% | 133 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 17 min |
| Friday | 81% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to CLT delayed?
- 18% of BOS–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 5,888 flights. 5 airlines flew BOS–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to CLT?
- The scheduled BOS–CLT flight time averages 2h 33m over 728 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are BOS to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 BOS to CLT?
- September 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 9,250 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.