Charlotte (CLT) to Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–CID. January 2026 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 38% — a gap of 54 points. Across the full period the route averages 72% 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
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 742 mi
Best airline from CLT to CID
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 10 min | 2.3% | 216 |
| American Airlines | 68% | 29 min | 2.2% | 820 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to CID
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 25 min |
| Friday | 68% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 38 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to CID delayed?
- 28% of CLT–CID 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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to CID?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 216 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–CID frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to CID?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to CID?
- The scheduled CLT–CID flight time averages 2h 22m over 742 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are CLT to CID flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 CID?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 54-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,036 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.