Charlotte (CLT) to Hartford (BDL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Hartford (BDL) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 57% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 4.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 644 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to BDL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 70% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 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 aircraft49%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to BDL delayed?
- 26% of CLT–BDL 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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to BDL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to BDL?
- The scheduled CLT–BDL flight time averages 1h 58m over 644 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CLT to BDL 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 CLT to BDL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-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.