Burlington (BTV) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Burlington (BTV) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 59% — a 39-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 (84% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 761 mi
Best airline from BTV to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 26 min | 2.4% | 1,209 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 22 min | 0.0% | 109 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BTV to CLT
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 30 min |
| Fridaybest | 83% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BTV to CLT delayed?
- 20% of BTV–CLT flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BTV to CLT?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,209 flights. 2 airlines flew BTV–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BTV to CLT?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 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 BTV to CLT?
- The scheduled BTV–CLT flight time averages 2h 32m over 761 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are BTV to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BTV to CLT?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,318 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.