Charlotte (CLT) to Burlington (BTV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Burlington (BTV) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 47% — a 47-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 761 mi
Best airline from CLT to BTV
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 14 min | 0.9% | 109 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 17 min | 2.1% | 1,210 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to BTV
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 14 min |
| Thursdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Friday | 72% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to BTV delayed?
- 25% of CLT–BTV 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to BTV?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 109 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–BTV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to BTV?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to BTV?
- The scheduled CLT–BTV flight time averages 2h 19m over 761 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are CLT to BTV flights cancelled?
- 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 CLT to BTV?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,319 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.