Charlotte (CLT) to Bangor (BGR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Bangor (BGR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 242 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.66
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 921 mi
Best airline from CLT to BGR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 89% | 6 min | 1.6% | 63 |
| American Airlines | 84% | 11 min | 0.2% | 403 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to BGR
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 10 min |
| Friday | 83% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 13 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 operations40%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to BGR delayed?
- 16% of CLT–BGR 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to BGR?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 63 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–BGR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to BGR?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to BGR?
- The scheduled CLT–BGR flight time averages 2h 31m over 921 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are CLT to BGR flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to BGR?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 466 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.