Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 89% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 55% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 8.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 361 mi
Best airline from BWI to CLT
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 20 min | 2.1% | 3,987 |
| PSA Airlines | 80% | 13 min | 1.9% | 155 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72% | 17 min | 1.0% | 2,052 |
| Frontier Airlines | 68% | 27 min | 3.5% | 312 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BWI to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 19 min |
| Friday | 77% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BWI to CLT delayed?
- 22% of BWI–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.
- Which airline is most reliable from BWI to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 3,987 flights. 4 airlines flew BWI–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BWI to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BWI to CLT?
- The scheduled BWI–CLT flight time averages 1h 37m over 361 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BWI to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.8% 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 BWI to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
- Return route: CLT to BWI on-time stats
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport departure performance
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport airport reliability
- American Airlines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- PSA Airlines on-time record
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Based on 6,563 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.